Matthew W. Ross

Ross , Matthew W., 81, a Ft. Lauderdale native, passed away November 25, 2006. Matt served with the Marines during WWII and returned to his hometown following the war to settle permanently. A self-employed builder, he had a lifelong love of, and pride in his work, the U.S. Marines and Fort Lauderdale. His passion was travel, almost always to somewhere he hadn't been before, and he visited over 200 countries, all 50 states and all the Canadian Provinces. he was a Thirty-Second Degree Mason, and attended First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Ross, Ft. Lauderdale, and a step-nephew, Paul Mudgett, Bartow, FL. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to First Presbyterian Church of Ft. Lauderdale, or to a Hospice Charity of your choice. Visitation will be TODAY 6 to 8pm at Fred Hunter's Funeral Home, 718 S. Federal Highway. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, 1:30pm at First Presbyterian Church, 401 SE 15th Ave. Fort Lauderdale. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.fredhunters.com
Fred Hunter's Memorial Services
Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
954-527-1550