Ross made work tolerable.  He'd sing and joke and bring up crazy topics that would make you think all day.   I lent him a Sinatra CD and he sang those songs for weeks.  We went to Las Vegas together for the first time.  Every time Ross lost at blackjack he'd yell, "I'm appalled!"  The dealer got annoyed and started yelling it every time we won.   
I didn't learn of Ross' passing until 2019.  I was blown away.  Until I learned, I was a bit angry he never returned my texts or emails.  
Wherever he is now, I'm sure they're happy he's there.   
He was my first friend at Rocketdyne.   

Ross was a great co worker.  Always willing to help and answer all of the many questions I had when learning new processes.  He'll be missed by many.

What a shock having learned of this.  I had the opportunity to work with Ross and thought of him as a tremendous videographer, and such a really nice guy.  Really gave me a lot of patient assistance in creating work videos and great support over the years.  Can't imagine how he will be missed by all those close to him.

Rest in peace my little brother, my old roommate, my football bud. May god keep you safe in his arms .

Gates, Kingsley & Gates Praiswater Mortuary

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Ross Matthew Pakka

December 26, 1963 – October 2, 2013

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