Peter G. Gross

Peter G. Gross obituary, Emmaus, PA

Peter G. Gross

Peter Gross Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, P.C. - Emmaus on May 28, 2024.

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Peter G. Gross, 98, formerly of Emmaus, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at The Willow in Macungie. His wife, Fay M. (Hallman) Gross passed away in 2014. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Raymond R. and Amanda J. (Schiffert) Gross. Peter was a U.S. Naval Veteran serving during World War II and was present on the USS Missouri during the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Emmaus. Peter enjoyed making stained glass, playing cards and games, and family vacations to the shore. He was an avid Philadelphia Sports Fan, cheering and watching the Flyers, Phillies and Eagles. Peter was a welder, working for the former Western Electric and AT&T Microelectronics in Allentown for many years retiring in 1986.
Survivors: Son, Michael D. Gross and his wife, Deborah; Sister, Shirley Bortz; Grandchildren, Stephen Gross, Tonya Urban and Tara Westbrook; and 3 Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a Son, Peter G. Gross in 1992; Daughter, Diane Gross in 1948; Brothers, Russell, Howard, Raymond, Clarence and Robert; and Sister, Mabel.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2024 at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm Street, Emmaus. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment in Northwood Cemetery, Emmaus.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org.
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American Heart Association

May 29, 2024

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Grateful

May 28, 2024

Peter,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Thankful

May 28, 2024

Dear Sir,
You are now relieved from your post. A job well done. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender.

Thankful

Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.

May 28, 2024

Peter, you are now relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow navy veteran. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom and democracy. The carrier has turned into the wind preparing for your final departure. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.

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