William S. Gross, of Tinton Falls, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023.  William was 67 years old.

In 1955, William was born in Newark, New Jersey to the late Rita and William Gross.  He was the second child, and the first son, of Rita and William's eight children. He was raised in Ocean Township, graduated from Ocean Township High School, and earned a Bachelor's degree from Monmouth University. William was a Licensed Optician and worked for several Ophthalmologists throughout his career.

He was a handyman around the house, and never said no to anyone who needed a helping hand. William loved gardening, especially his beloved Jersey tomatoes. He enjoyed playing cards, as well as watching his favorite teams, the Raiders and Yankees.  Most of all, he loved spending time at the pool with his family.

William was predeceased by his parents, and his siblings, Jackie Gross and Robert Gross.

William is survived by loving wife of 45 years, Deborah Gross, their children, Sarah Layre and Matthew Gross, his siblings Pam MacCary, Patricia Stengel, Barbara Gross, Scott Gross, and Robyn Horner.  He also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and his favorite, furry friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, located at 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. A Funeral Home Service will be offered Friday, July 7 at 10 a.m. at Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery and Mausoleum in Oceanport.

In lieu of traditional remembrances, William's family asks with gratitude that donations be made to "New Eyes For the Needy" in his namesake.

For messages of condolence, or to share a favorite memory of William, please visit his page of tribute at www.WoolleyBoglioli.com