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Mass of Christian Burial
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Visitation
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Freeman Manalapan-Marlboro Funeral Home
344 Route 9 North
Manalapan
Visitation
When Thursday, July 13th, 2017 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
Freeman Manalapan-Marlboro FH
Address
344 US Highway 9 North
Manalapan, NJ
07726
Additional Information In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Chris to: Friends of Head Harbour Lightstation 210 Lighthouse Road Wilson's Beach New Brunswick, Canada ESE 1MZ OR by visiting their website at www.campobello.com/lighthouse
Service Information
When
Friday, July 14th, 2017 11:00am
Location
St. Anthony's of Padua Church
Address
121 Bridge Ave.
Red Bank, NJ
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Liz Rhein posted a condolence
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Many years ago Chris was my roommate at Stockton. She has crossed my mind a few times over the years and I've wondered if she ever followed her dream in Marine Science. We never did keep in touch. As it sometimes happens we touch each others lives and move in different directions. All these years later, last night I found myself unable to sleep and "Chrissie" came to mind. I remembered her infectious smile and and laugh. I remembered how she would fly into the apartment, stand in the living room and give us all a full account of her practice, her game, and everything else that happened that day. And always with that smile. I can still hear her voice. So about 3:00am I decided to Google my old friend. It was heartbreaking to hear of her passing. The news hit my chest like a train. Such a beautiful light in the world. It brings tears to my eyes as I write. To all the people in her life, her family, her inner circle and all of those she touched in some way, my deepest sympathy. Chris was like water. She gracefully flowed over those she met with kindness, and happiness and gave us the peace of knowing a beautiful human being shining of light and love. Chrissie your smile and laughter blessed us all. I do miss you, my friend. Liz xx
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Linda Weiss Costa posted a condolence
Sunday, May 12, 2019
I was so sad to see of Chris’ passing when I visited my mother’s grave today for Mother’s Day. I drove past there to visit Mr. & Mrs. Ross’ grave and you can imagine my shock to see that Chris had passed. Please accept my sincerest condolences. I wish I had known. The world lost a truly good person, but heaven gained a true angel.
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Karen Coghlan posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
I cannot believe almost a year has passed. I find that you pop into my thoughts almost daily, Chris. I miss you - not only working with you but afterwards - dinners in Ft. Lee at Hiura, my visits to the Highlands Council and to Manalapan, our milestone birthday celebrations with Julia, our long, long talks. Even that wackadoo time in Newark. Keep an eye on your friends from your perch in the clouds, and when you see her next tell my mother to stop meddling with the Mets pitching rotation.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2017
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Sherry Felix posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
I am shocked at her passing so young. I knew Chris since TAMS and loved being able to keep in touch after leaving AECOM. She was a joy to work with and such a sweet person. this news makes me very sad. My deepest sympathy and condolences. Sherry
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Matthew Olenick posted a condolence
Sunday, July 16, 2017
My heart breaks to hear my dear friend Christine has left us for a journey with the Lord. Her sole is everlasting just as the memories that I cherish so fondly. Her kindness and good deeds are forever in our hearts. Christine, you are now part of everything that is good and wholesome. Shine a light upon your family in this time of grief. You remain in our hearts and minds for eternity. Matt
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Allison Rachleff posted a condolence
Sunday, July 16, 2017
I am so saddened about the passing of dearest Chris Ross. She was a joy to work with at TAMS/Earth Tech in NYC. Her intelligence, kindness, and compassion made her one-of-a-kind. I extend my deepest sympathy to Sandi and the Ross family during this difficult time. The angel truly has returned to heaven.
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Malaina Bowker posted a condolence
Friday, July 14, 2017
You were the best colleague and friend a person could ever have, and working with you will always be the highlight of my time in NYC. I am heartbroken. Sending love and sympathy to all the Ross family, Sandi, and everyone lucky enough to have known and loved you. Malaina
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Donna Turiano posted a condolence
Friday, July 14, 2017
It saddens me that you have left us, way way to soon. My heart and prayer go out to your entire family. My God Bless them all. Good Bye my friend and class mate Scrapper. You will be greatly missed by all. See you on the other side.
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Ann Rychlenski posted a condolence
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Chris - to me, you will always be the "Good Heart of the World". I never knew anyone so giving, kind and humble. Your absence leaves a hole in my heart, and I have no doubt that I am not alone in feeling that way. I will always see you smiling and having fun and with your hand and heart outstretched to everyone lucky enough to cross your path. You are the best, baby and I know that you and your mom are together now as you were on the earth and that heaven has just gained a new guardian angel to watch over us all. Love ya!
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Theresa Borrelli posted a condolence
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Chris, my teammate, roommate but above all FRIEND!!!!!! Your kind and caring heart will linger on!!! I shall keep the memories lasting in my heart!! I pray for peace and serenity to your family as they are precious for having you in their lives. all my LOVE Always Terrie Borrelli
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Jenny Mount posted a condolence
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Ross family and friends, my deepest sympathies to you all. Chris was a truly lovely person, I have a clear vision of her smiling face deeply embedded in my memory, and I will pray for her constantly. I wish you all peace and strength. Much love, and God Bless.
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Gerri O'Brien posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Chris was fearless! Whether she was "retrieving" a motor that fell off the SS TAMS, "trapping" a black racer by boot at Hartel, carrying a "frozen" snapping turtle across St John university parking lot to its ultimate tissue sample sacrifice, fish seining in a Illinois farm stream during the floods, throwing a fully engorged leach attached to her neck out the truck window so I wouldn't see (flood waters were at about 5 feet in the stream- not exactly chest height for Chris!). We were a health and safety nightmare! Chris Purciss and John Eagan would have a cow if they had heard. But hey it was the 90s! We even "cleaned out" the TAMS bio lab of fish and benthic specimens (gift of Steve Hicks I believe) in the basement of the TAMS building on 3rd ave and would treat ourselves to lunch at NY's last Automat-turned gap or the Sushi place on 1st. We did less dangerous stuff like watching rafts of green-wing teal or hearing a bob-o-link for the first time, the sound of mating raccoons - very scary! We did our work well, with only a few scratches, no broken bones and definitely poison ivy. We ALWAYS had each other's back, that made us safe! A great field person can't be taught, it's an innate characteristic that mainly goes hand in hand with caring about the person you are with. Chris cared about everyone. I met Chris in April 1990. Working in the field with Chris was my most memorable and personally rewarding time in my life. We joked many times about her writing a book of "Field Memoires". Chris was always a terrific writer, it would have been a great and funny book. I do not drive past the Meadowlands or do field work without thinking of her. You will be truly missed Bud.
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Dan Van Abs posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Working with Chris those years at the Highlands Council made me smile in spite of the periodic insanity of our work. Upbeat, enthusiastic, fun, a bit of sarcasm but always gentle and with a laugh, and so professional and competent. I will greatly miss her. For those who were her closest friends and family, my deep condolences, but keep that smile in your heart.
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Rachel Rivin posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
I posted the following on Facebook but I know not everyone is on FB. I don't have to tell anyone how special she was but I wanted to make share my grief and offer my condolences to her family and friends: I met you the first time in 1991 through Leona (Shorts and Sports party in Carlstadt, NJ?) and then actually got to know you when we started playing softball for Morgan Stanley in 1992. We formed an instant bond. You played third and I played short and since we were not quite past our prime, a (mostly) impenetrable left side of the field. I remember how we'd sometimes creep up in the infield and stand just behind Carol pitching to psych out the batters. So many good times in those early years on the field and then in the bar afterward reliving every play. What a great group we formed. Still keeping in touch and getting together after all of those years. The softball team came to a sad end shortly after 9/11 happened. Thankfully we were all safe but many of us were close to the carnage and nobody had the will to continue playing. Perhaps the fact we were getting up there in age might have had something to do with it. We were pretty used to winning championships almost every year so it seemed to make sense to walk away at that point. But we didn't walk away from each other. Our friendship grew even closer. We loved to talk about everything: family, friendships, religion and politics. All of those vacations to Puerto Rico. You out in the sun without sunscreen, me under an umbrella with SPF 50 on, playing Scrabble, reading books, sipping Medalla Light (and STILL getting sunburned). I hate the taste of light beer but there it tasted perfect. We didn't get to see each other quite as much the last couple of years but we always talked on the phone at least once a week. I'm lucky enough to have a lot of wonderful friends but I think they'd all agree that there aren't too many people built like you - always open and kind and thoughtful and generous and always looking for the positives in people and in situations. I always told you that you were TOO nice and that the world would swallow you up! And in the end, it did. What am I going to do when I need to pick up the phone to talk to you?! Darn it Scrap! I'm going to miss you forever.
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Annette Tagliareni posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Chris, you will be greatly missed at the Highlands Council. I enjoyed all of our chats on life, family, Spring Lake, and reminiscing about our similar teenage years. What an incredible human you were! My heartfelt sympathy to all your family and friends
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Karen Coghlan posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
I will miss you terribly, but I have all those happy memories - your visits to Florida, my visiting you in NJ, our 60-50-40 and 70-60-50 birthday dinners in NYC with Julia, sushi lunches at that place on 44th Street, sushi dinners at Hiura in Ft. Lee, and so many more happy times. I am consoled because you are now with your dear Mom, watching over all your family and friends together.
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