Mr Ross Green
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Mr Ross Green

  • June 13, 2011
  • Dade City
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“Grampa Ross had the biggest heart and the best "like-you-mean-it" hugs. I'll miss his smile and the way I felt at home whenever I was with him. xoxo ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Rebecca Harvey - Campton, NH

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at sad time. Love John & Linda Turney ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: John & Linda Turney - FL

“Papa Ross, I know that I was never family but you have always made me feel like I was. I will never forget last Christmas when you asked if you were...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Erin Scott - Port Saint Lucie, FL

“Ross will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He was a charming, enchanting gentleman who I adored. My heartfelt sympathies to the family. ...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Crista Dayton - Port St. Lucie, FL

“Dad, I love you and miss you so much. I know you are dancing in heaven with the angels. My dad was the kindest,loving, greatest dad a girl could...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Terry Green - FL - daughter

“My PaPa was the most amazing man! I can remember combing his gorgeous hair when I was little girl, and always telling him it was so silky and shiny!...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Melissa Butterfield - FL

“I can not begin to express how Mr. Green was such a hugh part of my childhood life. I have so many fond memories of him from Hialeah. From the...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: JoAnn and Rick Dulaney - FL

“Papa we will miss you greatly. You were such a kind loving man and always a smile on your face. Will never forget the memories we have. I know you...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Jennifer - Port saint Lucie, FL

“PaPa Ross, Jimmy and I truly miss you.... Knowing we will never see you again in this life, hurts so bad, but we know one day we will all be together...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Deirdra - FL - Granddaughter


Ross Green, 82, of Dade City, Florida, died June 13, 2011 at The Florida Hospital Zephyrhills.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, he lived in Dade City for 13 years, coming from Port St. Lucie, Florida. He had been a Florida resident for 56 years coming from Columbus.

Before retiring, he was a salesman and architectural designer for Nova Construction Corporation and had been vice-president and sales manager for Royal Custom Builder.

He was a former member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Port St. Lucie. He was former Lt. Governor of the Florida State Optimist Clubs, Past Distinguished President of the High Noon Optimist Club in Miami and had been the Master of Ceremonies for the Southeast Florida Optimists Beauty Pageant. He also was the Master of Ceremonies for the largest youth parade in America, held in Dade County. He worked for many years in community service work as the Entertainment Director for elementary school children and judged many local and state beauty pageants.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Harvey Green of Dade City; daughters Terry Green, Vicki Lowry and Kelli Burgess all of Port St. Lucie, stepdaughters, Jean Harvey of Enfield, New Hampshire, Jennifer Gobeille of Sharon, Vermont, Joyce Harvey of Grafton, New Hampshire and Jessie Stark of Cannon, New Hampshire; stepson, John Harvey of South Berwick, Maine; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Janice Green in 1992.

SERVICES: Visitation will be for 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on June 16, 2011 at Forest Hills Funeral Home, Byrd, Young and Prill Chapel, Port St. Lucie with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM on June 17, 2011 at Holy Family Catholic Church.

An on line registry is available to sign and leave notes of condolence at www.foresthillsfunerals.com .