FALL RIVER - Charles Ross, Sr., 83, of 327 Quincy St., Fall River, died Thursday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Emily J. (Lozinski) Ross, formerly of Taunton, MA. Besides his wife, he is survived by Two Sons: Charles Ross, Jr. of Rochester, MA, Michael A. Ross of No.Attleboro, MA, One Daughter: Carla Ross Lyman of Berkley, MA, One Brother: Arthur S. Ross of Fall River, Seven grandchildren: Jared Ross Lyman, Carl Robert Lyman, Cristina Elizabeth Ross, Gregory Charles Ross, Garrett Michael Ross, Olivia Emily Ross, and Kyna Marie Giannotti, and Several nieces and nephews. He was also father of the late Kenneth Alan Ross and brother of the late Bertha Jacob and Elaine Mello.
Born in Fall River, the son of the late Arthur L. Ross and the late Alice (Kay) Ross. He was a life long resident of Fall River. He was educated in the Fall River Schools. Before retiring, he was a Sales Representative for John Hancock Life Insurance Company for 37 yrs. He was a U.S.Marine Veteran of WWII. He was a Corporal having served in the Central Pacific and Iwo Jima with the 1st. Marines. He was a Notary Public for 48 years. He was a member of Local 21 Insurance Workers Union and served as Secretary for 26 years. He was an accomplished ballroom dancer. He enjoyed drawing with his grandchildren. He and his wife traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe. He entertained his family and friends with his many humorous tales of his every-day adventures. He and his wife were married August 10, 1946, and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with many family and friends at Mc Governs on-the-water, Fall River, MA.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 No. Main St., Fall River, on Monday at 9:00 A.M. followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 10:00 A.M. Internment in Assonet Burial Ground. Calling hours Sunday 2-6 P.M.