DUROSS
Michael “Mikey” P. Duross, Jr. of Media, PA, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, passed away at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on January 13, 2025, at the age of 56, surrounded by his family.
In 2014, Mike received a life-saving kidney transplant and spent time volunteering with the Gift of Life Donor Program, assisting families and advocating for organ donation. During the 10 years after his transplant, Mike traveled, spent irreplaceable quality time with his wife, Trish, watched his daughters graduate college and get married, and welcomed four beautiful grandchildren.
Mike was passionate about all animals and spent much of his free time working with rescue animals. Over his life, he had many beloved dogs: Pepsi, Rizzo, Bear, Codey, Pebbles, and Harley.
He enjoyed fishing, swimming, and watching Philadelphia sports. He was a lifelong football fan, playing for St. Clement’s, Episcopal Academy, and Norwich University, and watching the Philadelphia Eagles every Sunday. Most recently, he enjoyed watching his grandson, Armando, play youth football for the Rose Tree Colts.
Mike worked as a Police Officer for 11 years, and spent the next 23 years of his career as a Signalman for Conrail. He was also a member of the United States Army and Army Reserves, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman, and the Freemasons.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia “Trish” A. (nee Gerrow) Duross, his daughters, Stephanie R. Duross (Shaun Bellaman), Rebecca L. Duross, and Ashley E. Matthews (Derrick), and his grandchildren, Armando, Blaire, Cassian, and Jack.
Mike is predeceased by his parents, Frances Duross (nee Bilson) and Michael P. Duross, Sr., and his sister, Jeannette Giesen (nee Duross).
Relatives & friends are invited to his visitation on Friday, January 31st 10:30 – 11:45 a.m., followed by his Funeral Service at 12 noon in the Main Chapel at the D’Anjolell Memorial Home of Broomall, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008.
Contributions in Michael’s memory may be made to the Providence Animal Center at https://providenceac.org/
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