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Donald Ross Obituary
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for Donald Ross
Ron Dankmyer
May 30, 2025
Miss you and Patti. I got married a few days after you passed away. On that day, I hoisted one in your honor today. And on my upcoming anniversary, I will hoist another one in your honor Donald!
John Paul Musser
December 7, 2024
I just saw Don, and Patti on the reruns of the Match Game they were GREAT
Nika Chimes
August 4, 2024
I have great admiration for Mr. Donald Ross.....his selflessness and humble sense of humour are inspiring to me....
James Talbert
May 30, 2024
Got a message of this being the anniversary of Mr. Ross passing. My heartfelt condolences to all surviving members of his family. Again, what a great man he was.
Ron Dankmyer
May 30, 2024
You have been missed Donald; your humor, wit and cigar are what is needed in these turbulent times.
James Talbert
April 27, 2024
May Mr. Ross rest in peace. He was an extremely talented soul. You could tell how much he loved his wife while watching Tattletale. My most memorable moment of that show was when Mr. Ross didn't know what a Jacuzzi was
To me it showed how down to earth the extremely funny and likable man was.
Kate D.
April 23, 2024
Donald, God bless you and Patti in heaven, I loved both of you on all the great shows like Match game and Tattletales. So many laughs. RIP
Vicky Underwood
February 13, 2024
They were both such talented people who brought laughter to our lives. Nice to watch reruns in tv if them.
Leslie Honcharik
August 21, 2023
Mr Ross and his wife, Patty, were my favorite celebrity couple on Tattletales and Match game back in the 70's.
Their humor and wit brought laughter and entertainment to millions. They will both be missed. Condolences to all who knew them personally, especially their family.
Glenn Solomon
July 2, 2023
Both very clever and funny. I love Donald´s voice. Just like Groucho´s. Love them on Tattletales!
Kaz
June 1, 2022
Donald and Patti were both so intelligent and funny. Two very important character traits that seems to be missing in todays world. Rest peacefully both of you, when my time comes, I hope to see all of my loved ones, and Donald and Patti too.
Ron Dankmyer
May 30, 2022
Miss you and Patti. I have an anniversary coming up on June 5th, and as in the past, I will have a drink in your honor Donald.
John Barr
November 2, 2021
Loved watching you and your wife on Match game
Tony Robey
October 4, 2021
God bless you Donald...
Joan
June 16, 2021
Being in my 70's and having grown up on many game shows, I am now enjoying watching Donald and his beloved wife Patti on such shows as Match Game and Tattletales. Thanks for the laughs way back then and they're even funnier today.
Maria Navarro
January 6, 2021
Donald and Patty, One of the cutest couples ever! One of the reasons to still watch Tattletales and Match Game reruns! Loved them both ❤❤
Freeman Willoughby III
August 28, 2020
One of my all time favorite couples on Tattletales, so funny and True Soul Mates. R.I.P. you both brought great joy to our world. Thank You, God Bless You both.
Kris Rogers
August 8, 2020
I liked the relationahip with his wife Patti and enjoyed them both on Tattletales. Miss them both.
Pamela Baldwin
May 24, 2020
I've been watching reruns of them on Tattletales...never laughed so much.
Its nice know they stayed together.
Shelly - a fan
May 20, 2020
I love watching Patti and Donald on Tattle Tales during the Covid quarrintine .... so, so funny....May they both rest in peace.
Kaz
May 7, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Ross passing. I so enjoyed seeing he and his wonderful wife Patti on TV. They were so charming and funny. I just watched them on a rerun of Tattletales. May they both rest in peace and I know they are bringing smiles and laughter to all the good people in Heaven. Thank you both for bringing us all such happiness while you were here. Bless you, bless all those you loved and whom loved you. ❤
Deb Coon
May 6, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
gia fernandez
April 23, 2020
May they both rest in peace Patti and Donald too real classy funny wonderful down-to-earth people and even though I never met them I felt their vibrations through the shows that I would see them on and God bless your family and I am truly sorry for your losses
Carol F
December 11, 2019
I became a fan of both you and Patti through vintage game shows! I find it very refreshing that you both survived marriage in Hollywood! I pray your legacy lives on for many future generations!!! Rest In Peace!!
November 1, 2019
Warm Sympathy to Patty and Don's family
As a recent fan of theirs on vintage Tattletales and Match Game, I was sorry to learn that they passed less than a year apart.....May your memories be a blessing
June 9, 2019
Shalom ~
R D
June 5, 2019
In memory of Donald and in honor of my wedding today, I will have an alcoholic beverage!
Kristie Cheeley
April 5, 2019
He and Patti was so interesting and funny on TT and Match game
Mary Ybarra-Sorola
March 26, 2019
I was looking up Donald and Patty and found his obituary. My condolences to his loved ones. I saw the couple earlier on Tattletales, and right now I am watching Patti on the Match Game, my two favorite game shows. She is with child on this episode. They beat the odds and lasted together forever.
Helen Mays
February 4, 2019
So sorry to hear of Donald's passing. Talented writer and comedian. Gone to be with him beloved wife Patti.
My heart goes out to your children and grandkids. RIP Donald.
Helen Mays
Mission Hills, Ca
February 4, 2019
Sad to ear I'd Donald's passing. One year after Patti. God bless your family, kids, and grandchildren. Your writing and comedy will live on. RIP Donald.
Helen Mays
Mission Hills, Ca
BRAD RUSSELL
December 25, 2018
Don and I were students together at Boston University in the early sixties. I met Patty in 1967 when she was living on west 10 St . Patty was the same ,zany kind of person as she appeared on the TV screen Don was a real sweetheart of a guy,very low key and always fun. To lose a parent is an experience no one can really describe.But to lose them both in less than a year is unimaginable. To have 2 great parents is a gift to be cherished forever. I am so sorry to hear of their passing,but it is comforting to know they are both together in a beautiful place filled with love.
Marla Lustik
November 20, 2018
Rest in Peace!
JoAnn Hanley
November 1, 2018
Long time fan of Donald and Patty. So sorry for your loss. Talent like theirs is hard to find these days. Prayers for the family. JoAnn Hanley
Ron Dankmyer
October 20, 2018
Watching Tattletales tonight, Donald and Patti were on. I was aware Patti died last year, but I wasn't aware Donald died. So sorry to hear about your recent losses. Even tho I didn't know either of them, my wife and I always enjoyed seeing them together. They seemed like such a happy couple Best wishes to your family.
Beth McLeary
August 27, 2018
So sorry to hear of your father's passing so soon after your mother's passing. They are now reunited. Take comfort in knowing that. God bless all of you.
Donald Rourke
August 8, 2018
My favorite couple on Tattletales.
R.I
July 24, 2018
May you mother and father rest in peace. I enjoyed them on Tattletale and Match Game.
Laudi Ciccone
July 21, 2018
I was looking up Patti after seeing her on Match Game.... and found this.... I was so sorry to see that Patti had passed and now your father too.....I hope you all see how lucky you are that God picked you for them! And I thank you for still' sharing them with us! God bless your Mama and Daddy... and God bless you all! ❤Laudi
Suki Birch
July 5, 2018
I'm glad he was here, and that we have him immortalized on film, and through his work. And he had such beautiful eyes, on those close ups!
June 6, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May you receive strength from God. "He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you." - 1Peter 5:10
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