Paul L. Ross, 51, of Huntley, died peacefully, September 23, 2020 with his family by his side.
A visitation will be on Monday, September 28, 2020 from 3:00 to 7:00pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, Illinois. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Weishar Foundation www.weish4ever.org
Paul was born August 16, 1969 in Chicago, the son of Paul and Karen Ross. On August 14, 2010 he married his best friend, Shannon Beaudette. Following his father’s footsteps Paul became a firefighter at the age of 18. Paul retired in 2012 as Deputy Chief at Tri-State Fire Department. He was devoted to not only being the best fire fighter that he could be just as importantly assisting his fellow firefighters in doing the same. Paul used his leadership skills and began working for Allstate headquarters where he again touched man lives. His family was his world and he was the person who always gave back even till the very end. He loved to travel especially to Disney. He was a loving, kind and devoted, husband, son, father and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. He was often known to tell his family thank you for teaching him to love so much, they all know he was the one who radiated with love.
He is survived by his wife, Shannon, his children, Christopher Swanson, Morgan Ross, Cody Szpekowski and Caitlin Ross, by his mother, Karen Ross, and his brother, Brian (Julie) Ross. He was preceded in death by his father and by two siblings at birth.
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So very sorry for your loss. What a good man and a good friend. He will be missed greatly.
Sending my love and prayers to your family.
Although I didn't know Paul as well as I would have liked I do know this: he made Shannon incredibly happy. My condolences to the Ross family from Susie and I.
I am so very sorry for your family's huge loss. I've enjoyed watching one of my dear friends, Shannon, smile and find her peace with Paul and their family over the years. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you
It was in Paul's blood & DNA to give back to others, it is apparent in the different roles he choose in his career. Paul's best role was being a family person, I will always admire him for this. I share my prayers with his entire family.
Miss you my friend. You were and are an inspiration to all. It was a real honor to have worked with you.
Paul was an amazing father, person, husband, and friend. Our deepest condolences to all who knew and loved him, especially to Shannon, his children, and family. He will be greatly missed, and we know his incredible spirit will live on for all eternity.
My sympathy and prayers to Paul’s entire family. May he RIP.
He was such a nice person. He will be missed. Prayers for all of you.
My heart is broken yo have a great cousin leave this world at such a young age..you will be missed..love to karen, Brian, Shannon and kids...I will be thinking of you today
Don't know what to say beside he is in a better place now and I do feel you pain dear am so sorry for you loss paul will be always in our hearts . Stay strong as always
So, sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Heaven gained a very kind hearted man..