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ALBERT GROSS Obituary
ALBERT June 2, 2013. Son of the late Louis Gross and Bess Eisenberg Gross. Born May 20, 1924. Husband of the late Jacqueline Fishman Gross; and the late Phyllis Nimoityn Schwartz Gross; father of Maurice Gross (Keith Case), Marlyn "Cookie" (Robert) Gillespie, Mark (Joy) Schwartz, Karen (Natan) Abraham, Steven (Iris) Schwartz and Joel (Susan) Schwartz; brother of Peggy (Leonard) Greenberg, Joan (late Stanley) Gross and Eugene (late Lois) Gross; especially proud Zayde to Logan and Rachel, Jackie, Jon, Ali, Dana, Josh, Jodi, Jamie, Jessica, Jeremy, Rachel and Noah; also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews, all of whom made his life meaningful.
Mr. Gross was an 18 year old who served in the 42nd Rainbow Division in Europe where he was part of the lilber-ation of Dachau Concentration Camp. Upon his return from the War, he joined his father as a partner in the Ambler Market. In 1961, they, along with his brother Gene, opened the Thriftway on Girard Ave. Al and Gene went on to open the Port Richmond Thriftway until they retired after a 38 year partnership.
Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Tuesday, 1 P.M. precisely, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St. Pike, Southampton. Int. Roosevelt Memorial Park. Shiva will be observed Tuesday through Thursday at the home of Maurice Gross and Keith Case. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Abington Memorial Hospital Hospice Program, 2510 Maryland Rd., Suite 250, Willow Grove PA 19090, or Camp Rising Sun, 2300 Menaul, Albuquerque NM 87107, or Wordsworth Spirit Program, Attn. Stephanie Shell, 3905 Ford Rd., Phila. PA 19131.
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Bridget Potts
June 6, 2013
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. I was bless to have worked for Al & Gene at the PortRichmond Thriftway They treated me like I was part of there family Al you will always be in my heart xoxo My deepest sympathy goes out to all his Family.
Bridget Potts-Reilly
June 6, 2013
I have couldn't asked for anything better then to have worked for Al & Gene Gross. They both treated me as I was there Family I am deeply sadden to hear of Al's Passing he will always & forever be in my heart. xoxo
Suellen McDaniel
June 6, 2013
We are missing a hero of WWII. PFC Albert Gross, later Staff Sergeant, served in Companies F and I of the 232nd Infantry Regiment, 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division and was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in action on 10 March 1945 near Lichtenberg, France.
With our condolences to his family from the Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Theresa Morris
June 6, 2013
Sorry for the loss of a wonderful, kind man. He will truly be missed. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to work for him at the Port Richmond Thriftway. Thoughts & prayers are with all at this time.
Lou Caputo
June 6, 2013
I was sorry to hear about Al. I met him when I was a teller at Provident at 6th and SpringGarden Sts in 1976. He was one of the best, a real gentleman.
Kea and Rebecca Maltby and Emerson
June 5, 2013
Maurice and Keith, sending you much love as you grieve this lost. The neighborhood is saddened
Judith Ann Oddo
June 5, 2013
I am deeply saddened that your father has passed. I loved him dearly-he was a wonderful man who did much for the community.
Jackee swartz
June 4, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. However, the care and love that Albert Gross got from his family is a model that we will hold dear as an example to repeat in other families.
Jackee and Allen Swartz
June 4, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. I only meet him once and he impressed me as a very nice man. Ray lindenman and John haney
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