Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Greenberg) Ross for 70 years. Bernard was born in Boston, MA, the son of the late Louis and Florence Ratzkin. He is predeceased by his siblings Sam Ross, Anne Grossman, and Bella Goldberg. Bernard is survived by four children, Len (Marcia) Ross, Judy (Sheldon) Small, Marty (Val) Ross and Robin Cohen. He was pre-deceased by his son-in-law Larry Cohen and daughter-in-law Donna Ross. He was blessed with seven grandchildren: Allison (Lance) George, Andy Small, Stacey (Alex) Washkowitz, Melissa (Dave) Hackmeier, Victoria Cohen, David Ross and Aaron Cohen, and five great-grandchildren: Tyler and Peyton George, Ella and Jack Washkowitz, and Mia Hackmeier. Bernard served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was Commander of the Milton chapter of the Jewish War Veterans.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 23 at 10:30 AM at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington Street in Canton, with burial to follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Face masks and social distancing at the service are strongly encouraged.
Shiva will be held at the home of Len and Marcia Ross on Wednesday from 2-4:00 PM and 6-8:00 PM and continuing on Thursday from 2-4:00 PM and 6-8:00 PM. Face masks are required at shiva.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernard’s memory may be made to Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills, 18 Shoolman Way, Milton, MA 02186 or to a charity of your choice.
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