Pat was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Lauderdale Yacht Club and Lago Mar. He was also a FSU President's Club member, a Phi Delta Theta alumnus, member of the Seminole Boosters and a proud Seminole 40 yard line ticket holder since the early 1980s. An avid boater, Pat served on the Board of Governors at the Lauderdale Yacht Club. He was an active member of the sailing program where he co-chaired the Annual LYC New Year's Hangover Regatta for many years. Pat also enjoyed traveling the country to hunt fowl with his two sons. Known for his quick wit and boisterous personality, Pat had many friends and lots of great stories. He was a " clever wordsmith" and was at his happiest sitting outside by the water with the NY Times crossword in the morning. He will be profoundly missed by everyone who knew him. Pre-deceased by his parents, Ken and Charlotte Ross, Pat is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kerry Higgins Ross, sister Pamela (Bob) Ross Powell of Manhattan Beach, CA, daughter Mackenzie (Christopher) Spencer of Charlotte, NC, his sons Sean Ross of St. Petersburg , William Ross and his beloved granddaughter, Violet Spencer. A Memorial Service for Pat will be held on Tuesday July 17 at 6pm at All Saints Episcopal Church, 333 Tarpon Dr. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Florida Wildlife Federation, PO Box 6870, Tallahassee, FL 32314.