Pierre L. Gross

November 19, 1936 - September 7, 2015

GROSS, Pierre Louis – 78, of Erma passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015. Born in St. Maurice, Switzerland, Pierre has been a resident of the Cape May area for the past 16 years after moving here from Pompton Lakes, NJ. He achieved his PhD in Chemistry from Geneva University in Switzerland and thereafter enjoyed a distinguished career with the Givauden Fragrance Company located in Switzerland, retiring as a Senior Vice President. Pierre enjoyed many things in life, specifically, travelling, history and time spent with family and dear friends. He is predeceased by the love of his life, Sherry Blaine Gross (2013) and his son, Jean Francois Gross. Pierre is dearly missed by his family which includes his son, Philippe Gross; siblings, Gilberte Nussbaumer, Francoise Gross Hill and Maurice Gross; two grandchildren, Kim and Jenna; sister-in-law, Suzanne Payseur; stepson, Jason Reeves as well as many close friends. Pierre’s memorial gathering will take place on Friday (Sept. 18th) at the Spilker Funeral Home, 815 Washington St., Cape May from 3pm – 4pm with a time of sharing thoughts and memories offered by family and friends beginning at 4pm. Info and condolences: spilkerfuneralhome.com