Norman E Ross, age 85, Beloved father of Bradley Ross (Ariana), Abby Toth (Denis), Larry Ross (Diana) and Melanie Ross. Loved by Micki. Norman had a creative spirit and a big heart, especially when it came to his family. He proudly served his country as an officer in the Navy and made his mark in senior corporate management. He will be missed by devoted friend Elaine and all those who knew him. Norman's love to entertain, whether it was singing or telling jokes, stayed with him until his final day. A special thanks to the warm hearted people at Silverado Senior Living in Highland Park who cared for him. A memorial service will be held Sunday January 4th at 11:30am:Ristorante Abruzzo - 483 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, Il 60015. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (nami.org) PO Box 62596 Baltimore, MD 21264.