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Ross, Eli (Edward) 73, whose rolodex read like a Who's Who of Far East business leaders from Tokyo to Hong Kong to Taipei and Shanghai, died on July 18th, of complications from a recent hospitilization. The former president and CEO of Chicago-based Ross Electronics, in 1965. Mr. Ross took over the helm of the company his father founded a decade previous. Widely recognized as the first company to establish manufacturing operations in Tokyo after the war with Japan ended, Ross Electronics developed, designed, marketed and imported consumer audio equipment and home entertainment devices. Working with the new manufacturing of Japanese industry, Ross Electronics was credited with bringing miniature sized transistor radios into the U.S. Ross Electronics was the first company to develop specialty electronics, placing radio technology inside items such as stuffed animals, sunglasses, cigarette consoles, etc. He is survived by four loving children, Debra Lynn Ross of Lincolnshire, IL, Barbara (Joseph) Innamorati of Westport, CT, Barry (Linda) Ross of Holland, MI and Julie Ross Vacaville, CA and was grandfather to Bradley, Melissa, Daniel, Tony and Lara. He is also survived by his brother, Sherwin Paul Ross of Chicago and his devoted longtime companion, Janet Ruyack. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Colbeth Clinic, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1747 W. Roosevelt Road, 302WROB, Chicago, IL 60608, 312-996-1640. Graveside service Thursday, 11 a.m., at Waldheim Cemetery, Gate 48, Forest Park, IL. For info: The Weinstein Funeral Homes North Shore Chapel, Wilmette, IL 847-256-5700. 
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Eli Epstein
September 22, 2006
SHERWIN
Sorry about Eddie. Contact Lesley or me, to come down here for a visit. I'll contact you when we get into Chicago in May and we'll go to Waldheim together.
Eddie
Tracy & Natalie Taylor
August 29, 2006
Dear Barbara, Daniel, and family,
We send our condolences for the loss of your beloved father and grandfather.
Yours,
Tracy and Natalie Taylor
Pam Carcerano
July 26, 2006
My deepest sympathy to Eli's family and to Jan.
Eli with grandson Daniel--in Evanston/Northwestern U-June 05
July 25, 2006
Eli with Lara and Daniel-- December 04
July 25, 2006
Eli with his grandchildren, Lara and Daniel in Chicago- Dec 04
July 25, 2006
Evelyn Eustathios
July 24, 2006
Dear Barbara and Family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. I know how much you will miss him. May God grant you strength and peace.
Love,
Evelyn Eustathios
Cassandra Boyer
July 24, 2006
Dear Barbara, Saundra, Debra, Julie, Barry, Joe, Lara and Daniel,
My deepest sympathies are with you. I wish I could have been at the funeral. My prayers and thoughts are with you and I hope that the fond memories and the love you all have shared together help you through this difficult time.
Barbara, I couldn't ask for a better friend in life and I send you all my love. Your Dad is smiling upon you and is grateful for all the hard work you put into healing him. I'm so impressed by the way you fought so hard to save your Dad. He is in peace now and is still with you.
Again, I love you and am here for you as you heal.
xoxoxoxo
Love,
Cassandra
Nancy Kurtzer
July 24, 2006
Dear Debra and family---
My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you...hold dear the memories you have of him and he'll always be with you...Nancy Kurtzer
Cheryl Kritzer
July 24, 2006
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was such a life force it does not seem possible.Our prayers are with you all.
The Kritzer's of Westport
Joe and Barbara Yuska
July 23, 2006
With deepest sympathy,
July 21, 2006
Dear Barbara and Family,
We want to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father/grandfather.
With all of our love,
Cathy, Jonathan, Brad and Melissa Goldstein
July 21, 2006
He will be missed greatly and is in our thoughts and hearts.
Love,
Jaime and Jason
Stormy Boehm
July 21, 2006
My deepest sympathy.
Sally & Dirk Milligan
July 20, 2006
Dear Julie & Family,
Our prayer for you is comfort in knowing he is not suffering. Always remember the good times and memories that you share. Tell a few funny stories and laugh together. We hope your sadness will not linger long, but smiles will replace the tears as you spend time talking about the happy times you have had together.
With love,
Dirk & Sally Milligan
Mark Ruyack
July 20, 2006
You are in our thoughts and hearts,
Mark, Jennifer & Jackson Ruyack
Linda Hicks
July 20, 2006
Debra Lynn and family,
My deepest condolences in the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and strength to get through this difficult time.
Harry Gio
July 20, 2006
My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes to the entire Ross family.
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