Obituary of Kathleen M Gross

Kathleen M (Ricchi) Gross, 70, of Peabody and formerly of Lynn and Swampscott, died Wednesday morning at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of John Gross with whom she shared over 23 years of marriage. Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rita (Barrett) Fucile. She was raised and educated in Woburn and was a graduate of Woburn High School, class of 1964. She has lived in Peabody for the past 23 years. Kathleen was employed as a Human Resource Manager for over 10 years for a local furniture store before retiring a few years ago. Kathleen enjoyed going to the beach and while living in Lynn was the first female president of the Lynn Shore Little League in the 1980’s. Besides her loving husband, she is survived by her son Paul Ricchi of Lynn, her sister, Kimberly Waisnor of Reading, her three grandchildren, Joshua Ricchi of Groton, CT, Sarah Ricchi of Brooksville, FL and Shaun Ricchi of Peabody. She also survived by her niece and two nephews, Kriste Elliott, Justin Fucile and Billy King. She was predeceased by her siblings, Rita Elliott, Jack and David Fucile. Her Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Peabody.