Obituary of Albert Ross

Albert John Ross, age 66, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on March 10, 2016. He was born in Bridgeville, PA on August 23, 1949 to Albert Ross and Frances (Tolan) Ross. After graduating from high school and attending New Castle Business School, he served in the Army and deployed to South Korea. Albert then moved to Tucson, AZ where he owned a carpet cleaning business and worked at Tucson Electric Power. Al is survived by the mother of his children, Pamela (Luker) Ross, his two children, Ashley (Tim), and Travis (Brooklyn), five sisters, one twin brother, many nieces and nephews, and his beloved grandchildren, Adeline and Lincoln. He will be remembered for his undeniable charisma, competitive spirit, sense of humor, sensationalized stories, rabble-rouser nature, and the fierce love he had for his kids. Al also had a fond love for animals (especially dogs and the pigeons he raced competitively), the Pittsburgh Steeler’s, boxing, playing pool, the beach, and chocolate milkshakes. Pop had a profound impact on the lives of the individuals he was close to, particularly his children, for he shaped their futures for the better by showing them an endless supply of love, trust, and devotion. He was a kind and generous man with a heart that knew no bounds. He had a charismatic smile that could light up an entire room, and a quick wit that enabled him to maneuver through almost any situation without breaking a sweat. He taught his children numerous life lessons about the value of loyalty, the importance of staying true to one's self, extending a helping hand to those in need, and showing kindness to all living creatures. He showered his children consistently with support towards whatever passion or hobby they pursued, and gave words of encouragement whenever they were feeling blue or out of sorts. Although he departed from this world too soon, his dearest memories and most fundamental traits will forever be imprinted onto his loved ones' hearts. His true compassion for animals and flowers, his unwavering desire for his family's good health and well-being, the ability to throw a perfect left hook, and his love for all things peanut butter, are just a few of the endless things that will continue on as his legacy is passed down from one generation to the next. Al’s family will gather at a later date to remember and celebrate his life. They plan to scatter his remains in meaningful places around the world, to include: Pittsburgh, Beach Haven, Tucson, Oceanside, Ireland and more. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to a memorial bench that will be located in Tucson, AZ (https://www.youcaring.com/alrossmemorialbench) or a donation to the Pima Animal Care Center (http://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=14542).