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Richard Wagstaff Ross

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ROSS Richard Wagstaff Ross on Wednesday, August 01, 2007. Age 83 years. Survived by his wife, Dora Heinrich Ross; his son, Richard Heinrich Ross; and his daughter, Sheila Lynn Ross and husband, James Piccolo. He was a graduate of Isidore Newman High School in 1941. Richard attended LSU prior to serving in the United States Coast Guard for 5 years in the South Pacific during World War II, where he was a survivor of his ship that was torpedoed and sunk. He then attended Tulane University for 2 years. A native of Columbus, Ohio and a resident of New Orleans and Metairie for over 70 years. No services. Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Metairie, LA in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation for the Restoration of the New Canal Lighthouse Rescue at West End, www.saveourlake.org 504-836-2215, preferred.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Aug. 4, 2007.

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Susan Ross Maynard

August 8, 2007

Dick Ross was my Dad's, John, younger brother. He was a sweet and caring uncle. I loved our visits and wish there had been more in the recent years. He was a fine person and I will always have a special place in my heart for my Uncle Dick.

Mary Beth and Harold Salaun

August 5, 2007

Unfortunately we did not know Dick as a young man, but reading of his accomplishments, we know why Dora choose him as her husband. A few years ago our granddaughter, Jessica was writiing a paper on World War II and asked Dick for an interview. She went to the Ross' and he gave her a good deal of time. She came home very impressed with his experiences and knowledge.

James Piccolo

August 4, 2007

He was a stubborn person and very much set in his ways, but you could not help but love him. A fun loving person if I ever met one. Always interested in what you were doing and very caring. I always enjoyed the times I spent with him. Overall, a good father-in-law.

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