February 24, 2012
Ross, Joseph S.
Joseph S. Ross of Norwood passed away on February 23, 2012 at the age of 91. He was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada to the late William and Christine (MacLeod) Ross. Joseph came to the U.S. as a young boy. He graduated from Norwood High School. He then served in the U.S. Army during WWII, spending time in North Africa, Corsica and Italy. Joseph retired in 2004 at the age 85 from the Department of Welfare in Boston where he worked for 27 years. He received the “Department of Welfare Compassion Award” and “The Manuel Carballo Award for Excellence in Public Service.” Mr. Ross is survived by his sister Tena Penney of South Carolina and his brother Wilfred of Nova Scotia as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 7 brothers and 2 sisters. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at the May Funeral Home, 85 Nichols St., Norwood. Funeral services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Joe will be missed by many. It was always a pleasure being entertained with his musical talent, and what a sense of humor! Thank goodness for all the memories we have of time spent together.