The son of Army veteran Ed Bambas said his father will finally be able to retire and enjoy life after his heartbreaking story raised nearly $1.5 million — a life-changing sum that will be presented to the octogenarian Friday in a surprise ceremony at his workplace.

Michael Bambas said his 88-year-old father — unaware of the still-rising, massive payout — has been overwhelmed and profoundly moved by the outpouring of generosity after he opened up about his financial struggles in a now-viral video.

“I know what this is going to mean to him and that it’s going to change his life immensely,” Bambas told The Post Wednesday night about his hardworking dad.

“He’s finally going to enjoy life and not have to worry about you know where the next dollar is gonna have to come from.”

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