Obituary: Harold Gross, 96, Of Westport

The following obituary of Westport resident Harold Gross, 96, is from Abraham L. Green & Son Funeral Home:

Harold Gross, 96, of Westport, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 24,
2023.

Harold was born in the Bronx, NY, son of the late Marton and Malvina Grosz. He graduated
from High School in 1944 and proudly served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army during
World War II. He remained in Japan with the occupational forces and continued to live there
for 13 years.

Harold had the unique opportunity to see the world through his work, selling medical and
dental equipment and supplies to countries in need. He became fluent in both Japanese and
Portuguese, and enjoyed maintaining his multilingual skills throughout his life. Harold lived
a life of principles and was content with all he had.

Harold is survived by his beloved wife, Francine Schweiger, son David Grosz, stepson
Jordan Schweiger (Wendi) and their children Chase, Mason and Sloane Schweiger, and son-
in-law Michael Collins, grandson Nick Grosz and nephew Daniel Gross. He was predeceased
by his daughters Diana Gross and Debbie Collins, grandson Brian Grosz and his brother
Joseph “Lenny” Grosz.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11:30 AM at Abraham L.
Green and Son Funeral Home, 88 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT. Shiva will be observed
immediately following services at Francine Schweiger’s home in Westport. For more
information and to share a condolence message, visit www.greensfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish National Fund to plant trees in Israel
( www.jnf.org ).