Ethel M. Gross

1929 - 2015

Ethel Margaret (Wolf) Gross, 85, of Glastonbury, passed away March 26 at Hartford Hospital. Ethel was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 3, 1929. She was the daughter of William and Erna Wolf of Hamburg, Germany. Ethel enjoyed Glastonbury living here for the past 57 years with her husband Fred. Ethel graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Hygiene and worked in her profession for nearly 20 years. She was involved with many organizations in her community. She was a Girl Scout leader, Garden Club member, school volunteer and was a Sunday school teacher. She was active at South Congregational Church in East Hartford and in later years involved with First Church of Christ, Congregational in Glastonbury. Ethel was a lifelong athlete who enjoyed playing tennis in Florida and Connecticut; she was an avid skier both cross country and downhill, and a sailing enthusiast with her husband Fred as skipper. For years Ethel attended opera performances at the Met in New York City and enjoyed travel in the United States and Europe. Ethel is predeceased by her husband Fred who passed away in 2014. She leaves her daughter Beth Ferrari and her husband Phil of Avon, and Linda Young and her husband Steven of Ridgefield. She is also survived by her five grandchildren Lauren, Matthew, Connor, Corinne and Ryan and her niece, and several nephews. A memorial service will take place Wednesday April 8, at 11am at the First Church of Christ, Congregational, 2183 Main Street, Glastonbury. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Connecticut Junior Republic, 550 Goshen Road, P.O. Box 161, Litchfield, CT 06759.