Henry Lawrence Gross

Born on March 16_^th, 1930 in Lancaster Pennsylvania, Henry Gross died peacefully with family by his side on June 20_^th after a long fight with Parkinson.  Always a man with a strong will & determination, he extended his 3 year prognosis to 16!  He lived a great and accomplished life and was always willing to contribute and help friends. Henry is survived by his wife Claudia, loving daughter Caterina (Cori Phillips), and loving step children Andrea Gambetti (Jennifer McDonald), Claudio Gambetti (Mary Wennerstrom) and Sandra Gambetti; loved grandfather of Lucia, Gianni, Elisabetta, Claudia, Marco, Emma, Nadia, and Matteo. The funeral service will be held on Saturday 23_^rd at 11:01 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in West Kelowna, BC.  After the service the family welcomes friends at Paradise Lake Resort. In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry’s memory may be made to the Westbank Foodbank. Condolences may be sent to the family at 306 -3521 Carrington Road, Westbank BC, V4T-2Z8.