Joseph "JR” Ross Obituary (1965

Joseph J. Ross, known as "JR" to family and friends. Born on November 11,1965 to the late Joseph Ross and Mary (nee: Vogel) and Anthony Gorman and was raised in South Philadelphia. Joe enjoyed basketball and played for Our Lady of Mount Carmel basketball teams, they won the City Championship in 1980 and the State Championship in 1984. Also, he was a graduate of St. John Neuman High School, class of 84. For the past 13 years he lived and worked in Scottsdale, Arizona and worked as an addiction counselor. In the course of that time, he helped so many young and older people in the addiction world and was sought out by many in times of need. Joseph was a one-of-a-kind person who was always upbeat, the life of a party, an excellent dancer that loved Disco music and a great friend to just about everyone. His daughter and grandchildren meant the world to him, and the time spent with them created many memories. JRs good nature and smile will be missed by so many. Loving father to Bliss (Steve Loftis) Ross and "Pop Joe" to Steven, John, Dianika, and the late Jionni. Brother of Bridgett (Ken) Dougherty and Raymond (Jeannine) Ross and bonus brother of Gus (Dana) Dougherty. Dearest nephew of Florence and Dennis McGinnis; uncle to Kenneth Dougherty, Liam Ross, Ross Dougherty, Maddie Ross and Sophie Ross and Logan Benner ; special uncle of Joseph and Christian Dougherty. Sadly, he will be missed by his many cousins and dear lifelong friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation Friday morning from 8-10am at the Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, 3rd & Wolf Sts. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial will follow in SS: Peter & Paul Cemetery. Memorial donations in his memory can be made to the Joe Marnie Foundation, 136 Jackson Sts. Phila., PA 19148 Cemetery SS Peter & Paul Cemetery 1601 Sproul Road Springfield PA 19064 US Visitation for Relatives and friends Friday, February 9, 2024 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, PC. 2237-41 South Third St. Philadelphia PA 19148 US (215) 334-1578 Funeral Mass Friday, February 9, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 2317 S. 3rd St. Phila PA 19148 US Funeral Home Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA - 19148 US 215-334-1578