Joseph T. Ross, Jr., of Chelmsford, formerly of Medford, passed away peacefully at the Lowell General Hospital. He was 85. Born and raised in Medford, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph T. and Evelyn Florence (Haskard) Ross.
A proud graduate of Malden Catholic High School with the class of 1959 and later went on to study at the Vesper George School of Art. Joseph also served with the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed a long career as an art and marketing director with advertising agencies. A life-long student of history, Joe also had a keen interest in Scottish and highland culture. He also enjoyed following Boston sports, especially the Patriots.
Joseph was a devoted father to Sean Ross and his wife Stephanie of Marshfield, Aimee Fotino and her husband Kenny of Methuen and Kelly O’Connor and her husband Michael of Andover. He was a loving grandfather of Brendan Ross and his wife Jessica, Ryan Ross, Kerry Ross, Brianna Brown and her husband Austin, Madison Fotino, Jake Fotino, Max Fotino, Michael O’Connor, Jr, Keegan O’Connor, Seamus O’Connor and Riley O’Connor. He was the dear brother of David Ross, Richard Ross and his wife Donna, Jeanne Huie and her husband Michael. Joseph was also the uncle of Michael Ross, Christopher Ross, Jason Huie, Caitlin Huie and the late Richard Ross.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to gather at St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Monday, October 12th at 10 AM. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.