Ross Burnett Obituary
Besides his wife he leaves his twin sons Marc and Thomas Burnett of Glendale, a brother Gregory Burnett and his wife Marge of Colorado, a niece and a grandnephew.
A committal service will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30 am at the RI Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Exeter, RI.
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Greg Burnett
January 12, 2026
In our youth, we enjoyed multiple family trips and participating in many mechanical projects in the family garage. The best trips were when I got my license and we could take the family car to Clearwater Beach without the parents. Ross was there when I needed to tow home some piece of junk vehicle I had purchased. In later years, we lived thousands of miles apart, so we lost everyday contact. He was a good father and took good care of his children. Peace be with you brother.
Thomas J Burnett
January 12, 2026
(Thomas Burnett the son of Ross E Burnett, US Marine and served during the Vietnam War 1968-1974 ) My father Ross Burnett was my everything and not just my father but my best friend, hands down the most hardest working man I ever knew not because he was my father it is because I got to witness it along with my twin brother Marc working side by side our father our entire lives for Starr Contracting to the day he retired, a true warrior and fighting to the very end, passed away in his home from when he was a child on Dec 29 2025 with me and my brother there for him, very friendly guy, was loved by every one who met or ever knew him and just retired at the age of 75 still was working Physical labor even with all types of medicals issues (UNREAL) just wish he could of enjoyed his retirement along with his pet cat named weas that he loved so deeply and had more time here on earth) my heart will be forever broken and piece of me gone but know he is at rest/peace now with our family/friends/animals who have passed in heaven, I was blessed to have him as a father and we will always be your boys, (to we will meet again) I love you dad and always
Marc A Burnett
January 12, 2026
First, I would like to acknowledge that my father was a class clown in High School who always had a sense of humor. He was a very honest and worked extremely hard till the age of 76 doing physical work when everyone was enjoining their retirement, who does that in this day of age? Since the age of 18 I worked along side of my father for over 26 years. He served for this country and was a US Marine and went through a lot during the Vietnam war with few rare stories that was told. I did not get the chance to ever thank my father for his service so I am here now - Thank you for your service dad. I love you and forever will be in my heart. Thank you for everything you have done for your family and the love that you showed. I will forever miss you till the day we meet again, your son Marc... May your sole rest in peace...
Margie Burnett
January 9, 2026
I first met Ross in 7th grade. I was the new kid in school and I gravitated to Ross´ wit. Our teacher, Mr Steve, felt that the appropriate punishment for yakking during class was doing deep knee bends in front of the class. Needless to say, Ross did a lot of deep knee bends. When the Marines sent him to Vietnam after high school, we all held our breath until he finally returned home. He got married and raised two fine sons. He will be missed by family and friends...Rest in peace my friend!
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