Richard John Ross of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012. He was 66 years old. Richard was born in New York City, NY on February 18, 1946 to John and Felicia (Hess) Ross. He grew up in Manhattan with his family and left to serve in the Navy on the USS Von Steuben Submarine from 1963-1969. After leaving the Navy, he worked for NYNEX for 28 years then worked for ING retiring as Assoc. Vice President. During that time Richard became an avid golfer and a faithful fan of the West Point Army Football Team. After marrying his wife Ingrid, she showed him what life was all about, opening his eyes to the love of...
Richard John Ross of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012. He was 66 years old.
Richard was born in New York City, NY on February 18, 1946 to John and Felicia (Hess) Ross. He grew up in Manhattan with his family and left to serve in the Navy on the USS Von Steuben Submarine from 1963-1969. After leaving the Navy, he worked for NYNEX for 28 years then worked for ING retiring as Assoc. Vice President. During that time Richard became an avid golfer and a faithful fan of the West Point Army Football Team. After marrying his wife Ingrid, she showed him what life was all about, opening his eyes to the love of travel.
Richard was a big man with a bigger heart and loved being surrounded by his family and friends. Nothing made him happier than everyone eating, drinking and having a great time.
He is survived by his adoring wife Ingrid, loving children; Rich, Emily and Nicole, his sister Jeannie Sochet, in-laws; Greta, Emil and Janka. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews; David, Adam, Lisa Sochet and Laura Keepax. Richard was larger than life and his memory will remain the same way in our hearts.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 26th at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, 6 Old Post Road N., Croton-on-Hudson, NY, with a reception following at 5:30 in the Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions in Richard's name can be made to: St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, 6 Old Post Rd. N., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520.