Mr. Ross was a graduate of Lynnfield High School, Class of 1970 and Sylvania Technical School. He was a Finish Painter for Don Ross & Son Painting and Decorating in Lynnfield. He also enjoyed playing the keyboard and piano with his band Evolution.

Mr. Ross was the beloved husband of Elaine (DiPietro) Ross. Brother of Donald R. Ross and David Ross of Lynnfield, Margo Ross of Nashua, NH and the late Laurence Ross, Robert F. Ross Mildred Ross-Palleschi and Beatrice Ross Sullivan. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.