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Monday, April 20, 2020

Obituary: Lindsey Lee Gross, 74, Cuba

Lindsey Lee Gross:  Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather

Lindsey Lee Gross, 74, of 9024 Gross Road, Cuba passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, April 19, 2020 at home after suffering a heart attack.
Born on September 13, 1945, in Cuba, he was a son of Lindsey A. and Helen N. Greene Gross.  On November 25, 1970 at Cuba First Baptist Church he married his wife of 49 years the former Elizabeth Ann Little who survives.
Lee was a graduate of Cuba Central School Class of 1963 and later graduated from Alfred State College with a degree in Industrial Technology.  He honorable served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Ranger from 1964-67, and received the National Defense Service Medal.
He was employed by Verizon as a field technician retiring on October 6, 2005.
Lee was a member of the Cuba Drift Busters and enjoyed his daily hikes on his property, walking, riding snowmobile, woodworking, tinkering, reading, and gardening.  He was a life member of the Cuba American Legion Post 655.
In addition to his wife he is the proud father of Casey (Melissa) Gross of Livonia, Bradley Gross of Cuba; loving grandfather of Cullen Gross and Declan Gross and brother of Diane (Sidney) Emmons of Orchard Park. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Due to the unprecedented circumstances related to the ongoing pandemic there will be no services at this time.  A Memorial Service is being planned for the future and will be announced when gatherings can be held.
Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.  Online condolences may be sent at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.