Gerald”Jerry” Gross

Gerald”Jerry” Gross, 87, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Sharon, MA, on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Son of the late Martin Gross and Anna Cohen Gross. Beloved husband of Rebecca Bissonette Gross; loving father of Pamela Gross Ryan and her husband Robert of Millis and Kellie Gross Jenkins of Dedham. Step-father of Gail Horan of Needham; dear grandfather of Caitlin Ryan, Robert Ryan, Cole Jenkins, Dylan Jenkins, Heather MacLean and Matthew Horan; great-grandfather of six; dear brother of Brenda and Arnold Zaltas. Jerry was predeceased by three siblings: Ernestine Sweet, Peter Gross and Burton Gross. He is survived by his nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Jerry was born and raised in Boston, graduating from Brookline High School. Throughout his life he met each challenge with courage and keen intellect.  While still very young, he was faced with extraordinary family responsibilities. He put his family’s needs before his own, changing their lives for the better. He was well respected and noted for his creative ideas in the business world. Jerry was a trusted mentor and advisor to his family, friends and associates. Above all, he is most lovingly remembered for his devotion and pride in Rebecca, his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, their cherished “Puggy.” Services  at the Wilson Chapel (on the grounds of  Hebrew College and Andover- Newton Theological School) 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Wednesday, July 29, 2015  at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at  Pride of Jacob Cemetary, 350 Grove Street, West Roxbury. Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,60 Walnut St.,Wellesley, MA 02481.