FATHER RICHARD GROSS

Father Richard was a dear friend to me and our parish of saint eulalia in Winchester. He was always willing to help out whenever we had a need. He became a loving, joyful presence in our parish at daily mass on Thursdays and Fridays for several years as well as many Sundays. I can still hear his happy greeting " well, hello there" as he came in the door with sparkling clear blue eyes! He was thoughtful, even keeled and intelligent. We " broke bread" at his residence on newbury street as well...

To the Gross family, our sincere condolences on Fr. Richard's passing. He was a great friend, teacher and priest, always available whenever you needed anything. He was a true man for others! You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Our Deepest Sympathies Bob Fallon BC High Class of 1980

To the Gross family, my sincere condolences on Richard's passing. May he rest in eternal peace, and may family and friends find comfort in warm memories of time spent with him and of his great many years in service to God. Jim Linnehan BC High '73

I work with Father at st Leonard´s. We did many weddings together. We never had a bride and groom that didn´t love him. They would keep in touch with him and often ask him to baptize the babies. He will be greatly missed at St Leonard´s he was the best

I had the privilege of meeting Father Richard Gross in the early 70's when he was a Jesuit Scholastic teaching social studies at BC High. He was a passionate and dedicated teacher who encouraged all of us, his students, to think critically about the world always with the foundation of a deep and abiding faith. I was so saddened to hear of his sudden and tragic death but take comfort in reading of his many accomplishments and how he touched and transformed so many lives for the better. I...

To the Richard´s Family, Friends, and Fellow Religious: Please accept my deepest sympathies. Richard truly lived the Jesuit motto of men for others and we are all better off for it. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Michael Sullivan BC High 78.