Leo R. Ross

Eighteen years since 2006 seems like both a very long time, and yet seems like only yesterday, since Leo ... our brother, husband, father grandfather uncle and friend left our life. What remains are fond memories of his spirit and enthusiasm for life, and more specifically the love for his family, that he totally adored. Though his life was not always easy, he endured quite well. Family was everything to him, and he knew and felt the love of his wife Joanne, and his children ... Kimmy and...

As I write once more, I think again of being Leo's "Kid Brother." Memories are the "gifts" we have from our youth, and the "gifts" I have of the memories of my brother Leo are many. It is difficult for me to fully realize I am now 11 years older than he was when he passed. I can easily say that in the years we did have together in our youth, he touched my life in many positive ways, and for that I am eternally grateful. Patrick Ross

I write again, having thought once more how if we had lived closer throughout our lives Leo and I would have enjoyed lively bantering about the fate of the Bills, the Yankees, and various exploits of teams and players in the NBA. He sure knew his sports and got much pleasure from following them. I would have derived much pleasure sharing that with him. Kid Brother, Payrick

I was born 2 months before my grandpa passed away.I´m really sad that I was never able to meet my grandpa.Even thought I didn´t remember when I first meet him as a baby, I´m still sad I was never able to meet him and make memories with him.

I was the "baby" in the family (of 8), with Leo being my next oldest brother. "Young ones," like to hangout with the "older ones," and so it was with me wanting to be around Leo and his friends. As young kids, I somehow was included in pickup games of baseball, football, and basketball. Being included meant a lot to me as the "little brother." I remember Leo as a very good basketball and softball player, who could have excelled if given the opportunity in high school. How many 18 year old's...

Aunt Joanne, Kim, Jackie and Joey,
It has been so long since I have seen all of you and heard from my mom this morning that Uncle Leo had passed away. I have so many fond memories of all of you from my time in Buffalo and I guess it has been since about 1989 that I have seen you all! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you - I hope to see you all again someday.

Dear Joanne, Kim, Jackie and Joey, I happened to see Leo's obituary in the Buffalo News and I just had to write to tell you that I am sorry for your loss. I remember all of you with such fondness. You were all so good to me and Melissa at a time in our lives when we deeply cherished your support. Although we haven't seen each other in many years, I will keep you all in my prayers. Leo was a good man and I am glad I knew him. Melissa and I both send our very best to you and the hope that...

Aunt Joanne, Kim, Jackie and Joey,

I can't believe it has been so long since I have seen all of you. I have such fond memories of time spent at your house on Gold Street. I am so glad that I got to see uncle Leo and that he had the opportunity to meet my son, Ross. I wish I had also been able to see all of you. Please know that I think of you often and miss you.

Lots of love,
Leigh Ross Husband

Joanne, Kim, Jackie, and Joey.....
Words cannot fully convey the sorrow for your loss. Though separated by time and distance, I recall the time of our youth when even though Leo was six years older, we sort of "hung out"....he being my "big brother" and "hero."
How thankful I am to have had lunch and "good talk" with him (and also a hug) shortly before his passing, that after so many years he got to see our daughter Leigh again, and for him to have met our grandson Ross. We have...