December 25, 2016
John Raymond Ross, 91, of Oswego died Sunday December 25, 2016 peacefully at his home with his children at his side. Mr. Ross was born in Oswego, the son of the late Frank and Mary (Wells) Ross. He retired from Niagara Mohawk – National Grid as a chief electrician at the hydro and sub stations. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, as a radio operator aboard the ships stationed in the Pacific Ocean. Mr. Ross was predeceased by his wife Virginia Ross in 2010. He is survived by his children Kathleen (Jerry) Brown of Oswego, Steven (Susan) Ross of Oswego, grandchildren Michael Brown, Brittany (Andrew) Fultz, and Kelsey Ross, and his brother and sister-in-law Sam and Kay Sugar, and several nieces, and nephews. In addition to his wife, and parents, he was also predeceased by his siblings Arlene Donoghue, Joe Ross, and Shirley Foster. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday December 29, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. from the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, Oswego, and at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Oswego. Calling hours will be Wednesday December 28, 2016 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home 147 W. 4th. St. Oswego.
I am so sad to hear of Ray’s passing! He will be greatly missed on 10 1/2 St! I’m sure Verge was waiting with open arms! May time and memories heal you heart!
Joanne Stergius Gatchell
Will miss you for ever! I’m so proud to hear your stories! We did lots of fun things together. I love you and think of you often. You loved the water! Now I do.
Ray,
I will miss sitting outside with you and talking about how hard you worked on my house. You always talked about the hole in the roof!! I appreciate all the TLC that you put into it and for selling it to me- I never would have had the pleasure of knowing you and your family! You are very special!
Liz