Ross Joseph Kirila

After graduating from George Walton High School in Marietta, GA, Ross attended Louisiana State University, and Georgia State University completing an associate degree in film studies. He was attending Kennesaw State University studying Media and Communications, minoring in Japanese language and studies. Ross maintained an honor status on the President’s and the Dean’s lists.

He had a passion for music, loved nature, and enjoyed his most recent interest in archery. He also enjoyed reading, watching and sketching Japanese animation. Ross had a love and gift for creative writing, which he wished to publish one day. He enjoyed tinkering with computers, audio video technology, playing his guitar and learning anything and everything about history. He had a close group of high school friends with whom he shared many years of chats and time together. Ross touched everyone’s lives in so many ways, and he will always be remembered for his dry wit, constantly changing interests, and desire to debate any subject.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Carol Joseph Rachou, Sr., his maternal grandmother, Noel Dragon Rachou Douglas, his paternal grandfather, Michael Bernard Kirila, and his paternal grandmother, Vivian Frances Kirila.

He is survived by his father, Karl John Kirila; mother, Yvonne Rachou Kirila; uncles, aunts, cousins and many extended family and friends who will cherish his memory.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Rd., Marietta, Georgia. Livestreaming will be available at https://st-ann.org/watch-live

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Ann’s Pastoral Care or Music Ministry by visiting [email protected]