Ross Garifo Obituary

Ross Garifo, born on March 19, 1931 in Watertown, New York, passed away on September 16, 2026. Ross leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel Garifo and Mary Verne Garifo; his son Gregory; and his brother Nick (Eleanor). He is survived by: his wife Margaret Elizabeth Tidd (Peg); his grandson Craig (Jennifer); his children, Sophia, Bradley, Jack of Raleigh, NC and Amanda Garifo VaLeu; his grandchildren, Haven and Graelynn of New Bern, NC; his son Joseph Garifo; and his nieces and nephews, Martha Garifo O'Keefe (Michael), Angie Garifo Nelson (Douglas), Steven Garifo (Anita) and Jeffrey Garifo (Gayle).

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 25th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the St. James Catholic Church (139 Manor Ave SW, Concord, NC 28025). A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 25th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the St James the Greater Catholic Church (139 Manor Ave SW, Concord, NC 28025).