Michael Anthony Ross age 72 of Vilas passed away Wednesday January 28, 2026, at his residence.

He was born April 7, 1953, in Liberty, New York. The son of the late Ambrose Lester Ross and Ioana Shanks Ross.

He is survived by his wife Janeene Ross of Vilas; two daughters, Jennifer Kik of Wichita, Kansas and Kelly Church of Florida; one son, Andy Ross of Flat Rock, North Carolina; grandchildren, Kevin Church and wife Laren, Emma, Alexander, Annalise, Christian and Jonathan and four great-grandchildren, three sisters Helena, Mary and Karen of New York and his dog Petey.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service in charge of the arrangements.