Dominick A. Ross, 82, of Fairfax, Virginia, and formerly of Delmar, died, Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at The Virginian in Fairfax. He was born on May 11,1926 in Delmar, a son of the late Tony Ross and Christina (Thomas) Ross. Mr. Ross was a farmer for many years and a founding member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Delmar. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Margaret B. Ross; two sons, Stephen A. Ross of York, PA and Marty Ross and his wife Chris of Delmar; a daughter, Mary R. Hacker and her husband Dan of Fairfax, VA; six grandchildren, Andy Ross, Katie Galloway and Tami Harris, Michael D. Ross, Ray Hacker and Kevin Hacker; four great grandchildren, Alex Ross, J.D. Ross, Jeremy Harris and Wyatt Galloway; a brother, Fred Ross and his wife Lucy of Wilmington, DE; and a sister in law, Mae Ross of Wilmington, DE. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister in law; Lewis and Clara Ross; a brother, Frank Ross; and a sister, Lydia DiRocco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Delmar, MD on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in St. Stephens Cemetery in Delmar. The family suggests contributions be made to St. Francis de Sales Church, 514 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21801. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.