Roger Lee Gross

Roger Lee Gross, age 77, of Warwick, RI passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at West Shore Health Center in Warwick. He was the loving husband of Rosemary (Botelho) Gross, for the last 30 years. Born in Fall River and raised in Providence, he was the son of the late Irving and Anita (Chavenson) Gross.

Roger attended Hope High School and graduated from Wilbraham Munson Academy in 1964. He then obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Boston University.

Roger was a successful business owner, first growing Helen Olevson, a women’s clothing stores into a regional New England chain. For the past 35 years, Roger owned and operated Franklin Rogers on Westminster Street in Providence, RI. He was truly loved by everyone and became a staple for men’s fine custom clothing in Downtown Providence. Although Roger was very involved with his business he was truly at his happiest when he was spending time with his two grandchildren Stella and Benjamin Gross.

In addition to his wife Rosemary, survivors include: his two children, David Franklin Gross, his wife Danielle Harroch Gross and their children Stella and Benjamin and Holly Ellen Gross and her husband Perry Wechsler; two sisters, Barbara Forman and Arlene Levy and her husband Mitchell; brother-in-law, Michael Klein; several nieces, nephews and his two beloved Scottish Terriers, Willow and Reggie. He was the brother of the late Marilyn Klein and brother-in-law of the late Dr. Donald M. Forman. In addition Roger maintained multiple lifelong relationships and was a devoted friend to many.

The Funeral Service will be held Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM in Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope Street, Providence. Shiva will be observed following the service at 105 Kristen Court, Warwick, RI 02888.

A Memorial Service at Swan Point Cemetery will be held at a later date

Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Warwick Animal Shelter, 101 Arthur W Devine Blvd., Warwick, RI 02886.

For tributes: www.sugarmansinai.com