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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Joseph James Ross, Jr., 86, born on August 28, 1927 and passed away on August 5, 2014. We will remember him forever. He was a good man and a good father.  He will be forever missed.

August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023
Appreciating you more and more each year Pops.
August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023
Happy birthday, Dad! Hope you're having fun. Wish you were here, but you would be so upset about what all is happening in this country. Can just picture you ranting ... Miss you TONS!!!!  Love you always, Chris
August 5, 2023
August 5, 2023
Hey Pops, been thinking of you lately. Joseph and I laughed over the stories he had with him and Matt at your place. You are definitely not forgotten. Miss you always.
August 29, 2022
August 29, 2022
Thinking of you on your earthly bday, Dad (well a few mins late, but you know me). Miss you! Gonna eat some popcorn in your memory. Love, Chris
August 28, 2022
August 28, 2022
Remembering you today Pops. Hope you and Uncle Pat, Uncle Dom and Uncle John are all together and having a grand reunion up there!
August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022
Well Pops, still miss you. I laugh thinking of what you would say about the goings on today. Joseph and I were having a good time remembering you and your antics. Love ya forever!
August 6, 2022
August 6, 2022
Thinking of you and missing you, Dad! Rest in peace!
August 5, 2022
August 5, 2022
8 years yet the blink of an eye a flicker to God. Someday we’ll have forever!!!!!!!!
August 5, 2022
August 5, 2022
Still miss you dad. I wish you and mom were here to see Matthew get married.❤
August 28, 2021
August 28, 2021
Remembering you on your birthday, Dad. Hope you are having a blast with Grams and Gramps and Uncle Pat.  I am doing the CABBAGE SOUP DIET, in memory of you and Uncle Pat, and Uncle Dom who isn't ready to come be with you yet. See you all together, one fine day! Love you tons and tons. Say "Hi" to Mom for me!
August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021
Hi Dad,
I hope you and Uncle Pat are having a grand ole reunion. We miss you and mom so very very much. It has not gotten any easier for me, even after all these years. Matthew is getting married in a year and I sure wish you could be there. See you again Dad.
August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021
Missing you always, Grandpa. Can only imagine how you'd be voicing your opinion on the current world affairs right now. I know you're smiling down on my kids and I ❤
August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021
Hey Pops, just went through a lot of pictures of you and of the family. We had many good times. Miss you very much. 
August 5, 2021
August 5, 2021
Thinking of you Pops! Miss you and Mom tons. Wish you could see how well Deb is doing these days. We are so proud of her and you would be too. Can't believe it has been 7 years since you went to the other side, and since Brian had his open heart, triple-by-pass surgery just like you did. Just heard cousin Steve had open heart surgery a few days ago. Runs in the family! Hope you are having a good time on the sunny side of the street! Love and remembering you always. Chris
August 5, 2021
August 5, 2021
Time has passed so quickly! Miss you more all the time. So much I would like to have had your input and insights on. Love you always.
August 5, 2021
August 5, 2021
It’s 7 years, goodness. Time passes quicker as we age. As we remember your life, another life will soon be remembered, my dad uncle pat. We’re just waiting now uncle joe.
August 28, 2020
August 28, 2020
HAPPY MEMORIAL BIRTHDAY uncle joe!!!!!!!!!
i turned 63 on august 25th.
see you at the Gate some glad morning!
say hey to my thomas and rachael!
August 7, 2020
August 7, 2020
Learning more each year about your strength of character Pops. Miss and Love you.
August 5, 2020
August 5, 2020
MIssing you and Mom more and more every year, Dad! Gonna make stove-top popcorn in your honor tonight and share with Deb. Wish you could see how well she is doing. You and mom would be proud! Love always, Daughter #1
August 5, 2019
August 5, 2019
Miss you more each year Pops. It will be good to see you again.
August 5, 2019
August 5, 2019
Thinking of you Pops! Adding a few pix to remember you by... two 2012 Christmas photos -- one with your beloved Steelers' blanket and an Italy calendar in the photo. One by your ever-present computer. And two of your Apache Jct. mobile home park with beautiful Superstitions in the background covered in rare snow. Remembering you always. Love, Chris
August 29, 2018
August 29, 2018
wow, my date was 25th so i know yours is around the corner. i turned 61 and you would have been 91! with God there is no time only eternity.
August 29, 2018
August 29, 2018
Happy Birthday, Dad! Miss you. Love you. Wish you were here. And Mom, too!!! Life is just not as rich with you two gone from this earth. Ciao for now!!! --Chris
August 6, 2018
August 6, 2018
always remembered uncle joe. i share the same birthday month. i chuckled at crystal's tribute. those type of behaviors must run in the family!!!!!!!!
how precious to have a great grand named after your mom, gramma ross.
mike i know the pain of missing our loved ones only goes from acute to chronic. it is good to remember and laugh at how crazy and fun was the ross clans growing up years from the east to the west families!!!!!!!!!! we loved uncle joe very much.
August 5, 2018
August 5, 2018
Miss you today and everyday, Grandpa! We laugh about how you always used to have moldy cheese in your fridge, or whenever you ordered sandwiches at McDonald's they'd always put mayonnaise on it despite you telling them not to. I remember going with you to take your old, blue van through the car wash; the first time I ever really remember going through an automated car wash! My daughter, your great granddaughter's, middle is Michellina  ❤
August 5, 2018
August 5, 2018
Hard to believe it's been 4 years. They say time heals all wounds. But not completely, not this side of Heaven. Miss you Pops.
August 6, 2017
August 6, 2017
the pennsylvania gang still bring up memories about our arizona cousins and uncle joe and aunt barb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 6, 2017
August 6, 2017
We miss sooooo much papasons!!!!!! Forever in our hearts and the kids love hearing stories of you and telling the stories they remember.... we love and miss you to the moon!!!!!!!!
August 5, 2017
August 5, 2017
Miss you TONS Dad and Mom!!! Wish you were both still here, but I know we will see you in the "sweet bye & bye." Think about you both virtually every day. xoxoxo
August 31, 2016
August 31, 2016
Pops, miss you. Think of you and miss our times together. See you
August 28, 2016
August 28, 2016
Miss you so much, Dad! Wore the silver and turquoise Navajo necklace all this weekend that I got at your memorial service from the tin can of Navajo Jewelry that you had been saving for over 30 years. Got to tell the story to an admirer of the necklace about how you would go up to the Indian res to buy the jewelry then bring it back to Phx to sell. Also got to tell the story of the GHOST in the hospital hallway in Mesa when Tony was spending the night with you there. You are missed!! You're a good man Dad!  With love and many fond memories -- Chris
August 28, 2016
August 28, 2016
Happy Birthday Pops. We sure had some good times. Miss you lots.
August 29, 2015
August 29, 2015
Happy Birthday, Dad! Miss you tons! Wish you were here!!!
August 28, 2015
August 28, 2015
Uncle Joe,
88 candles there would have been today. i never forgot your birthday because mine is 3 days before and 30 years apart from yours.
happy memorial birthday!
August 6, 2015
August 6, 2015
Miss you like crazy, Dad! Wish you could see the investment / eventual retirement home we just bought on the golf course at Anthem! You would love it!!! Mom might think it was too hoity toity here, but it's not really! We are going to be back in Arizona again -- part time as snowbirds someday in the not-too-distant-future. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Can't wait to see you again in heaven!   --Chris
August 6, 2015
August 6, 2015
so hard to believe a year has passed.

i know how much all of you, my cousins, must miss him
and your mom.
September 10, 2014
September 10, 2014
remembering you uncle joe as i remember aunt barb on her 5th anniversary since she left this life.
August 31, 2014
August 31, 2014
Happy Belated 87th Birthday Dad! (8/28/2014) Miss you and had a Dairy Queen Lime Freeze in your honor for your birthday. Love,  Chris
August 28, 2014
August 28, 2014
I was so grateful to have a father in law like you. I will miss the arguing over the little things. You will always be in our hearts and forever be missed. I am so blessed with the family that u have created I could not ask for a better one. I am proud to be called a Ross. Love u always
August 27, 2014
August 27, 2014
I have cherished every childhood and adulthood memory I have of Uncle Joe. I always felt welcomed in what I consider my second home. Although the house was always full and active, there was always room for one more. Thank you for your guidance and love. I miss you terribly not just today but always. Wishing I could be there with everyone in honor and remembrance of your life.
August 26, 2014
August 26, 2014
You and Aunt Barb raised a terrific family.

I have always appreciated the hospitality shown to the Pat/June Ross family when the six of us bombarded your already full house!

Remembering you today as those who knew and loved you remember you at tomorrow's memorial service.

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August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023
Appreciating you more and more each year Pops.
August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023
Happy birthday, Dad! Hope you're having fun. Wish you were here, but you would be so upset about what all is happening in this country. Can just picture you ranting ... Miss you TONS!!!!  Love you always, Chris
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August 5, 2018

Miss you, Pops! I keep thinking how fun it would be to discuss the political goings on today with you . We still laugh about things you did and I miss you more now the longer it's been. Love always.

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