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James E. Ross

Longmeadow, Massachusetts

1933 - 2025

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James E. Ross1933 - 2025LongmeadowJames E. Ross, also known as "Jerry," passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025 at the age of 91. Jerry leaves behind his beloved wife, Leona "Lee"; his two daughters, Jami Racette and Janine Epright; Janine's husband, Mark; his stepson, Robert "Rob" Joyce; and...

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My most sincere condolences to Lee, Rob and Jerry´s girls and their families. Corliss Watson

When I was a child of eight, we lived down the street from Uncle Jerry and my grandfather. While my father was overseas we became family as we grieved the loss of my Grandmother. He and Grandpa Don would frequently come for dinner. It was also a very happy time spent in Longmeadow. On very hot days my mother (his big sister) would pack us 4 kids up and with babies in stroller we walked up the street to spend the night in much appreciated air conditioning. Later when a teen, my best friend...

Rest in Peace, Jerry. It was a pleasure working with you, at the Longmeadow Police Department when I came on as a rookie

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R I P Jerry I Will Keep you in my prayers

I started in Longmeadow PD May 27, 1974, and had the good fortune of riding with Jerry during the day shifts during this training period. He was a very laid-back police officer and one that would listen before any serious actions were undertaken. I remember he would always swing by his "Cinderblock" house to pick up his lunch by 11:15 every day. We were trying to get air conditioning for the cruisers, so as I waited for him to collect his lunch, I would roll up the windows of the cruiser and...

Jerry was a great fellow Police Officer who I enjoyed working with.

Jerry was a great guy and a true gentleman. Loved playing pickleball with him. Condolences to the family.