Russell F. Gross, Jr.,

Russell F. Gross, Jr., also known as "Sonny," originally from Quincy, Ill., entered into Heaven on April 8. He will truly be missed by family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Clare; son Rusty Gross and his wife Rebecca of Riverside; daughter Terry Probart and her husband Tim of Fallbrook; eight grandchildren and spouses and his first great-grandson, Ezekiel James Morales, born April 26 to granddaughter Teresa Probart Morales and her husband, Mario.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held May 13 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Chapel Fallbrook, 488 Industrial Way, Fallbrook, office phone, (760) 728-9138. Memorial contributions can be made in Russell's name directly to Calvary for the Greater Hope Orphanage.