Funeral Details

Alvin R. Gross

Born in Chicago in 1927, Al was blessed and blessed others with a remarkably full 90 years. He wed Lois (Zuker), his best friend, and relished 67 wonderful years together. Al attended S. Shore HS, enlisted in the Navy and trained to be a pilot. He went to U of I. His passion was sales. He set about representing women’s fashion lines. His success allowed him to build his own business while becoming VP of Jack Winter Sportswear. Al worked and played with gusto. He and Lois travelled to Mexico for 3 decades allowing them to revel in sunshine, beach, tennis, and culture. He had a speedboat and sports car, unafraid to test their limits. Most important to him was family. Born to Helen and Hyman Gross, Al and Lois raised 3 devoted kids: Penny (Stan Wynn), Pam (Jim Laukkanen), and Greg (Wendy), and loving grandchildren, Jamie Gross and Benjamin Laukkanen. Al is also survived by his beloved brother Corwin (Nancy). Al, Lois, and the family thank Lake Icao for his devoted, loving care. Memorials can be made to The MJ. Fox Fndn. for Parkinson’s Res. Service Sun. 1/21, 1PM, Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Interment Rosehill.