Eric J. Gross, 43, of Mertztown, died peacefully June 25, 2015, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

He and his wife Jennifer L. (Feiertag) Gross celebrated 15 years of marriage.

Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of Nelson "Nip" S. and Irene K. (Cseh) Gross.

The proprietor of Gross Painting Inc., Mertztown, he was a 1989 graduate of Emmaus High School.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by sons Cole E. and Mason A.; brother Stephen T. and his wife, Debbie; maternal grandmother Irene Cseh; mother-in-law Margo Feiertag; brother-in-law Joseph S. Feiertag and his wife, Christina; his aunt, Eva M. Marshall; nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help establish an educational fund for the children.

Checks may be made payable to Jennifer L. Gross and sent to her home or to the funeral home.

Arrangements made by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Emmaus.