Edwin Gross, 72

CRANSTON, R.I. – Edwin Gross died Feb. 12 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Schwartz) Gross. They were married for 43 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Benjamin and Ida (Rakatansky) Gross, he had lived in Cranston for 43 years.

He was a master sergeant, working full time at the Air National Guard, retiring in 2003. He was a Vietnam air force veteran. He was in the military for 35 years, serving 29 in the R.I. Air National Guard 102nd AC & W Squad. He was a member of the R.I. Philatelic Society, serving as a past treasurer. He was a member of the National Guard Retiree Association, R.I. Ret. Combat Communications, Temple Am David and the Cranston Senior Center, serving on its board.

He was the devoted father of Mark Gross of Cranston. Dear brother of Irwin Gross of Boynton Beach, Fla., Paul Gross of Mandeville, La., and the late Gerald Gross.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, R.I. 02886 or Home & Hospice Care of R.I., 1085 North Main St., Providence, R.I. 02904.