Ronald Ross Obituary

Ronald Ross

Rutherford - Ronald Ross, 60, of Rutherford, NJ and Jensen Beach, FL, has gone to the bright side of the road.

Ronnie made a name for himself on the basketball court at Rutherford High School and the University of Hartford. Later in life, he owned and managed local restaurants, including Stingers in Wallington and Mackenzie's in Hoboken.

But his two proudest achievements are his son, Patrick James, and his daughter, Samantha Rose. They will forever treasure their time together, whether they were crabbing down the shore or getting their butts kicked at Monopoly.

Ronnie is survived by his mother Alice, his sisters Sharon and Janice, and his much older brother Bill. He also leaves behind his beloved nieces and nephews, cherished in-laws, and too many friends to count.

In lieu of flowers, please send your best Ronnie stories to his kids at [email protected]. Off-color ones are more than welcome.

A memorial celebration will be held at the Rutherford Elks Lodge later in the spring. In the meantime, head down to the Blarney Station and have a pint of Guinness for Ronnie. P.S. If he borrowed anything from you, don't come looking for it.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Record/Herald News from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Ross

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12 Entries

Al Monbaron

January 7, 2020

A great guy and UHA Alum, too young ... RIP Ronnie.

Patrick Kenny

January 6, 2020

Goodbye My Brother!

Daniel Coughlin

January 5, 2020

My condolence to the Family & Freind's of Ronnie ❤ Janice & Sharon real Sorry to Hear Your loss of your Brother Ronnie. He will be greatly missed by Many. RIP ❤Ronnie (Boss) Ross.

Vanessa Kelly

January 5, 2020

My heartfelt condolences to Ronnies family and friends.My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he Rest In Peace.

Brian Flynn

January 5, 2020

Mrs Ross, I am very sad for your loss of Ronnie but there will be no more pain because he is now with the BIG GUY in the sky. My Condolences to Ronnie's kids and the entire Ross family including his much older brother Billy. RIP my FRIEND

Brian Flynn

January 5, 2020

Mrs Ross, I am very sad for your loss of Ronnie. I drove him back from Jenson Beach,FL three years ago and we were talking to his much older brother Billy, and a two day trip turned into a five day ADVENTURE which included a stop in Chapel Hill, NC to watch the Tar Hills beat Gonzaga for the NCAA Championship with 50 thousand fans. To Ronnie's kids and the entire Ross family and with my entire HEART my Condolences go out the family. RIP BUDDY you are in a better with the BIG GUY in the sky now. You will never have any pain again.

Kathy Matthews

January 5, 2020

My condolences to his mother Alice, his beautiful children Patrick and Samantha, and the rest of his close family.
Ronnie was a kind, generous man with a big smile, always ready to help.
He will be missed.
To live in the hearts of those you leave behind is not to die

Marylee Ashby Bartolomeo

January 4, 2020

I simply remember his smile.. laugh and nice manner.. so sorry for your loss..❤

Tom Baldino

January 4, 2020

I'd like to extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ronnie. It still is surreal to me learning of Ronnie's passing. Having seen him around the time of our last high school reunion, Ronnie was as full of life and humor as he always was, and very much enjoyed being in his company. The world was a better place with Ronnie in it, and he will be missed by those than knew him and enjoyed his company. Godspeed, Ronnie.

Nancy Cassella

January 4, 2020

Etched into my mind forever is the image of Ron, in what was Mrs. Albin's classroom (Pierrepont School). It was a day or two before summer break. It was hot. I think they corralled us into two of the four classrooms just to hang out and sweat. And there was Ronnie, sitting atop a desk with his shirt half-open, singing and boppin' away to Chick-a-Boom. It's a great memory. Don't ya just love it?

Tom Mooney

January 4, 2020

To the Ross family, especially Patrick and Samantha.
I attended RHS with your father. I was proud to call him a friend. That was the strength of his character. You didn't have to be a star athlete, which he was....or the coolest guy in the room, which he also was. If you were his friend, that was that. He had your back, and you knew it. He was always a great guy to me, dare I say to all his friends. Don't forget that quality of your Dad when you are remembering him in the future. He was a true friend. God bless you through this difficult time. Sincerely,
Tom Mooney

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