Burr H. Gross, 87, of Pittsfield, NY passed away peacefully Friday, December 30, 2022, in his home surrounded by family.
He was born December 9, 1935, the son of Wilbur and Ida Card Gross in Earlville, NY. After graduating from Earlville High School in 1953 he joined the Air Force, was stationed at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines, then honorably discharged in 1957. He returned to New Berlin, NY and began working at the Victory grocery store where he met his future wife, Joyce Potter. They have resided in Pittsfield for 58 of their 63 years together.
Burr worked as a chemical operator at Norwich Eaton Pharmaceuticals and Procter & Gamble for 33 years from 1964-1997. He enjoyed camping, socializing with friends and doing his best to win a card or board game whether with family or friends. After retirement, he looked forward to visiting friends, eating out, and shuffle boarding at their winter home in Zephyrhills, Florida. Burr’s passion throughout his life was watching modified dirt track racing. He was a weekend regular and familiar face at many of the local dirt racetracks over the past 50 years.
Burr is survived by his wife Joyce (Potter) and their three sons, Randy (Debbie Paglino), Rick (Karla Villarica) and Rob (Jackie Hatton), five granddaughters Melissa and Amanda, Kaylee and Abbey, and Amy, and four great grandchildren Brady, Madison, Drew, and Juliana.
A Celebration of Life for Burr will be held Sunday, January 8 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Chobani Community Center located in the New Berlin Firehouse.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Burr, please consider a donation of time or money to the wonderful organization that supported Dad and our family as he completed his journey of life:
Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Rd. Ste. 1, Oneonta, NY 13820 https://helioscare.org/donate
The family extends a special thanks to the Helios Care Team (Amy, Diana, Jamie), Dr. Knight and Nurses Pat and Bonnie of Basset Hospital, Mickey Todd and Tim Liddell of the New Berlin/Pittsfield Fire Departments and Tom and Charles from the Dakin Funeral Home LP for the care, respect and support they showed Dad.
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Alzada Hunt Nice
Edmonton
My love an prayers to you Joyce an your family
Doreen McIntyre Sheridan
Vernon Center NY
May you rest in peace and comforts Mr. Gross. You was always a great man who smiled on all of us kids in pittsfield NY. Shine brightly from heaven and give my brother Randy a hug for me. You will be greatly missed by those whos life you touched. Nunn
Barbara Avery
New Berlin, NY
I just found out of Burr’s passing. I am so sorry. I know exactly what you and your family are feeling. Praying for for God’s strength for all of you.
Gina Perry
Guilderland, NY
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Gross, Randy, Rick, and Rob. I loved it when he would drive and would wave to everyone he passed. Great man! May he now rest easy.
Dick Sweet
Venice, FL
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Burr was an awesome guy. He loved his races and we could talk for hours about the races thru the years. He will always be the biggest winner in my book. God Speed my friend.
Julia King
Sebring, Florida
My deepest sympathy for your loss of Burr.
Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends.May he RIP.
Jim & Robin Lloyd
South New Berlin NY
Joyce & Burr's entire Family:
Our deepest heartfelt condolences on Burr's passing. Burr will be missed by so many, he was defiantly a positive influence of my life growing up.
God Bless and RIP Burr.
Mary Hanson
Pittsfield New York
I also very sorry for your loss. RIP Mr Gross.
Tim and Cindy Davis
Cincinnati, Ohio
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Willard & Charlotte Duncan
Iroquois Ont. Canada.
Got to know Burr from camping and car racing,in New York and Florida.Burr was a wonderful man.Condolences to Joyce and Family.
Ann Faulkner
Surfside Beach
Condolences to Burr's family.
Remember all of the good times as a family.
Barb Lilley
I’m so sorry for your loss We have good memories
Patti Johnson
Dade City FL
Joyce and family-So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to all. Missed you here at the park when you sold your place.
Keith Wilcox
new berlin
so sorry for your loss
Cindy
Winter Garden Florida
Rest In Peace
Cindy Thomsen
New Berlin
So sorry for your loss. He was a kind and wonderful man. Burr always had a smile to share no matter the day. My thoughts and prayers are with Joyce and family. Joyce and Burr we truly a beautiful couple. I hope these words find you some comfort.
Jayne Baker
New Berlin NY
Dear Joyce and family, my most sincere sympathy for you and your family, of Burrs passing. What a nice man he was. Prayers for your grief, that you all know how much he also loved you.
Linda Button
Pittsfield NY
to our neighbor Joyce and family. so sorry to hear about Burr passing. Your in our thoughts and prayers
Dean and Faye McCurdy
Iroquois On.Canada
Deepest sympathy to Joyce and her family. Thoughts and prayers being sent your way. Hugs to all
Deb Lloyd
Unadilla , N. Y.
My condolences to Joyce & Family
From me And my Mom ( Fran MacBlain )
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