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David Ross

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David Ross obituary, 1957-2018, Southport, CT

BORN

1957

DIED

2018

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Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home - Fairfield

50 Reef Road

Fairfield, Connecticut

David Ross Obituary

David V. Ross
David V. Ross, 61, of Southport, the beloved son of Catherine Ross and the late Frederick Ross, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at his residence. He was a lifelong Fairfield/Southport resident.
David graduated from Johnson State College and had a career in financial services, recently working at Thomson Reuters and Hewlett Packard. He enjoyed the outdoors and found peace while skiing, biking and golfing; and he also had a love of purchasing cars! David was a longtime member of the Mount Snow Ski Club in Vermont and Brooklawn Country Club.
In addition to his mother, David is survived by his daughter, Sophia Ross and his sister, Amy Ross. He will also be missed by several cousins and many friends, including his loving dog, Buddy.
Friends are invited to a Graveside Service on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 1530 Bronson Rd. in Fairfield. A Memorial Mass to celebrate David's life will follow at 1:00 p.m. at St. Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Dr. in Fairfield.
Memorial contributions can be made in David's memory to benefit his daughter's education to: Sophia Katherine Ross Irrevocable Trust, c/o Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824. To send an online condolence please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Nov. 6, 2018.

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February 6, 2019

May i offer my condolences on your lost. It's times like these when our great God will comfort us and soften our pain. 1 Thessalonians 4:13:14

Kimberly Huggins Kirkpatrick

November 12, 2018

So so saddened by Dave's passing. Too many fun memories of his Willy's Jeep, BMW 2002, boat and motorcycle. He had a killer smile and a lot of patience when we skied together...God Bless his family.

Doug Tucker

November 12, 2018

I am very sorry to hear about Dave's passing. He always seemed to find pleasure in everything he did and he will be missed. My condolences go out to both his family and friends.

Doug Tucker

Greg Tucker

November 12, 2018

I am so sorry to hear about Dave's passing. We had so many great times in college and during our life long friendship. To his family, my deepest condolences. First turns on the mountain are for you Dave.

Kit Norton Burke

November 11, 2018

I'm so very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I have wonderful memories of Him and Doug Perce in highschool. He was fun, sincere and kind to all. May God comfort you in your sorrow
Kit Norton Burke

Michael Don Sullivan

November 8, 2018

My condolences to David's immediate and extended family. And his many friends. I am saddened to hear that he has passed. Such a joy to have spent home room with him for four years, and have our paths cross over the next 40 something years! His smile was only interrupted by his robust laugh! God bless you David!

John and Loraine Lombard

November 8, 2018

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Ross family. Dave was a good friend, skiing buddy and someone who we always enjoyed spending time with. We will miss Dave's wonderful laugh and kind smile. We'll always think of him while skiing on a nice day at Mt. Snow.

Christine Dineley

November 8, 2018

You will be missed! With heartfelt sympathy to family & friends...

Ray Mannion

November 7, 2018

I met Dave in junior high went through high school together also I would consider him friend. GODSPEED DAVE

Nancy Moore

November 6, 2018

So very sorry to hear of Davids passing. I haven't seen David in years but always remember his beautiful smile. Prayers to all his family and friends.

Michael Parrilla

November 6, 2018

I remember David as one of the nicest guys in high school, always a smile for everyone. I also remember our Fairfield Department Store baseball team, great memories of early Fairfield. My deepest sympathy goes out to David's family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Mike Parrilla and family

November 6, 2018

Dear Ross family so very sorry for your loss! David will surely be missed, his vivacious laughter & always wearing a smile! With my heartfelt sympathy
Love Christine Dineley

Eric Lint

November 5, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. Dave was a wonderful friend and colleague. He was a delightful human being; light of heart with a wonderful sense of humor, and possessed great humility. He was a joy to be around, and was always surrounded by a devoted group of friends. He will be so greatly missed.

Rick & JoAnn Babchak

November 5, 2018

So sorry to hear about Dave's passing.
He will be missed at the Mt. Snow Ski club.
Always looked forward to seeing him during the holidays.Will miss that great smile.
The Babchak"s

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12:00 p.m.

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1530 Bronson Rd., Fairfield, CT

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