Allen C. Ross
DATELINE: SMITHFIELD
Ross, Allen C., 80, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Meyer) Ross for 56 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Martin and Sadie (Garber) Ross, he had lived in Smithfield for 22 years, previously living in Pawtucket. He was an Independent Sales Representative for multiple manufacturing companies, retiring over 15 years ago. Allen was a Navy veteran, serving in Cuba. He was a member of Temple Emanu-El and the Smithfield Elks. Allen enjoyed volunteering at the VA and at the airport.
Devoted father of Nancy Bloch (Jeremy) of Attleboro, MA and Martin Ross (Sheri Katz Ross) of North Attleboro, MA. Dear brother of the late Harie Raisman. Loving grandfather of Samuel, Jameson, Ethan and Jacob. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cherished lifelong friend of Naomi and Bob Halpert and Ann and Phil Brown.
Masks will be required for both services and Shiva. Funeral services will be held SUNDAY, December 12th at 10:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. To view a recording of the service, please Click Here.
Shiva will be observed at 86 Colwell Road in Greenville on Sunday 7-9 p.m. and Monday-Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., due to COVID concerns, Wednesday and Thursday Shiva at the house has been canceled. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Emanu-El, 99 Taft Ave., Providence, RI 02906 or the charity of your choice.
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I am very saddened at Allen’s passing and am sending his family and friends my sincerest condolences. Allen is a wonderful person and will be missed terribly by all of us at the airport. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet him and get to know him.
Such a great person. He will be miss. Our hearts are with you.
Dear Sandra and family,
We were heartbroken to learn of Allen’s passing. We knew him for many years as volunteers at the Military Lounge. He would follow our Friday morning shift; always with a smile and a couple of stories. We will miss him dearly. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Allen was a true gentleman and patriot who served tirelessly. Allen, rest easy my friend.
Sandy, Richard and I are so sorry about Allen. Wishing you comfort and peace.
Ann and Richard Hochman
Sandy and Family, This was shared with me at a time of loss and I share it forward.
DEATH IS NOTHING
Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way, which you always used. Put no difference in your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, and pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is an absolute unbroken continuity. What is Death but a negligent accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well .
Written by Henry Scott Holland (27 January 1847 – 17 March 1918) was Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford
Allen was a great VAMC volunteer. He was a driver of our passenger shuttle, who transported visitors and patients back and forth from their vehicles to the hospital entrance. He was friendly, outgoing, helpful and dedicated to serving his fellow Veterans. He would often spend a few minutes in the office prior to driving and would tell me stories of his activities and interactions with service men and women at the airport. He spoke lovingly of his family and told he about the different culinary delights he and his wife Sandra created. His was a life of giving. Allen will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family; I wish his entire family Peace and Comfort anchored in the knowledge that he has gone to his eternal reward.
May you RIP, old BUDDY. We have the good old times to remember,an they will not be forgetting. May Sandy & Family have their Faith,an Friends to get through these tough times.
I am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Our condolences.
Charlie & Andrea Newman
Condolences to the family. In Hope High School, Allen always bounced along head forward like he was on a mission. Well, he certainly completed many and well done in his time here. He was a jaunty, friendly smart kid. May you be comforted in your loss.
Sandy and family, so sorry for your loss. I’ve known Allen since I was a teenager. We experienced many hilarious times that i will always remember.