Thomas Savage Ross, 62, of Chittenango, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday. Tom was born on February 12, 1946, in Spokane, WA to the late Ralph P. and Hertha Trace Ross. He was named after Ensign Thomas Savage who landed in Jamestown, VA, January 8, 1608. Tom spent almost all his life in the Syracuse area, having moved with his family to Fayetteville in 1947, and was a well-known and beloved member of the community. He was past chair of the Board of the Syracuse Brick House. An avid sports car enthusiast, he was an active member of the MG Car Club of CNY and the Jaguar Clubs of North America. He served in the National Guard Reserves in the early 1970s and he was a guitarist who played in several bands and church groups over the years. In addition, Tom operated his own business, Thomas S. Ross, CPA, PC in Fayetteville for many years and was a member of the American Society of Certified Public Accountants. He had innumerable friends from all walks of life, in Central New York and beyond, and they will all miss him dearly. He will be remembered for his eloquence, wicked wit, and unashamed love of a good (or bad) pun. Tom was a proud graduate of Mt. Hermon Preparatory School (class of 1964) and Bucknell University (class of 1968), and a member of Phi Gamma Delta. Tom is survived by three daughters, Tracy (Christopher) Brassard of Dallas, TX, Taryn Ross of Cambridge, MA and Katherine Ross of Syracuse; a granddaughter, Delaney Brassard; the mothers of his children, Geryle Conway and Liz Ross; two sisters, Marguerite Ross of Fayetteville and Kathryn (John) Wainwright of Raleigh, NC; a brother, Ralph (Angela) Ross of Richmond, VA; as well as several nieces and a nephew. Services and a reception will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 17, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 106 Chapel St., Fayetteville. Burial will take place at Fayetteville Cemetery. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, October 16, at Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Contribution: The Syracuse Brick House, 770 James St., Suite 141, Syracuse, NY 13203.

Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 10/15/2008