Thomas E. Gross of Highland, passed away August 5, 2016 at age 88. Loving husband of the late Geraldine. Dear father of Celia (Edward) Gross Lipsky, Thomas (Marie) Gross, Jr., Marsha Fontanive, Jeffrey (Maria) Gross and Christopher (Rebecca) Gross. Grandfather of 18 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Brother of Bill (Josephine) Gross. Preceded in death by six siblings. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, August 8, 2016 at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Rd., The family will receive friends Monday from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm. Interment along with military honors at Highland Cemetery. Memorials suggested to The Wounded Warriors Project.