Sydney
It is with broken hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our dearly beloved John Joseph Ross. He will be sadly missed but not forgotten. John passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born on May 4, 1950, in Whitney Pier, John was the son of the late James and Feodora (Bernasky) Ross.
John was an avid sportsman, one of the best 3rd baseman who played for the Pier Aces ball team, and he loved the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Jays. He loved dancing, fishing and all outdoor activities. John worked most of his life at the Sydney Coke Ovens alongside his father.
Left to mourn are his wife, Annette (Bonaparte) Ross; four sons, John (Jen), Joey, Jarrett (Tori), and Morgan; stepdaughter, Miranda; his pride and joy, granddaughter, Jessica, and step-grandchildren, Amanda, and Shawn. John is also survived by his sisters, Delores (Mike) Latorre, Margie, Ann Marie, and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, John was predeceased by brother, Gerald Ross, and sister, Lillian Lirette.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of John Ross will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Thursday, July 25, 2024. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will take place in New Calvary Cemetery, Whitney Pier. A light lunch/gathering will follow at 164 Taylor St. Whitney Pier.
Donations in memory of John may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
‘Your love lives on in our hearts, you will be missed and never forgotten, my handsome man’
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John’s family my deepest condolences so sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending Deepest Condolences to all his family . john was a great guy 🙏♥️
Our deepest condolences to they family our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Condolences to Annette and the Ross family. John was a good friend and will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace JR. Joe and Sandra.
So sorry for the loss of your Dad, John thinking of you and your family on this day fly high Mr.Ross godspeed
My thoughts are with you all. A great guy on and off the ball field. I’ll miss ya bud.
So sorry to hear of Johns passing . He was a good forman at the coke ovens and he was also a great ball player.I always liked Johhy and he will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Please accept our sincere condolence to his wife Annette and Family.
So Very Sorry for John’s Family. May he Rest In Peace
Condolences to the family. John was a hard worker thru out his life. He’d be the first one to lend you a hand if the need arised John was the best third baseman that I’ve ever played with. I called him the Vaccum. One think I know for sure is that he loved his boys and was very proud of them. Rest in Peace John
I worked with John and his dad Jim in the coke ovens. We played hockey on the coke ovens team. I watched him play ball with the Pier Aces many times. John was a very good guy and he will be missed by all that knew him. Rest in peace Roscoe.
Condolences to all his family and friends,May he rest in peace.