Ross E. Sluyter

Mr. Ross E. Sluyter, age 85, of Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side.

Ross was born on March 26, 1941, in Herkimer the son of Edgar Sluyter and Elinor (Gilbert) Sluyter. He graduated class of 1959 from Herkimer High School and continued his education at Mohawk Valley Community College. He was a lifetime resident of the Mohawk Valley. At a time, Ross was married to the late Sharon Jacobsen Sluyter, he then married Deborah (Young) Sluyter on October 21, 2000.

Ross was a United States Navy Veteran, he took great pride in serving his country and his community. He was a Tool & Die Maker at Remington Arms serving as the union tool supervisor of the tool room and machine shop, holding a lifetime Tool & Die Certificate. Ross served as a volunteer firefighter with the Frankfort Fire Department for twenty years, President of Benevolent for 14 years. He was part of many organizations such as the American Legion of Albany, The VFW Auxiliary Post #502, the St. Francis DiPaola Society, and the Herkimer Masonic Lodge. He could often be found marching in a parade for one of his organizations, carrying the U.S flag with pride. A loving father, grandfather, brother and friend, he will be greatly missed. In his spare time Ross enjoyed watching the New York Giants, the New York Mets and the Army vs. Navy games.

Ross is survived by his daughters, Kimberly LiBritz and her husband John, Stephanie Sluyter and her partner Jay Barker, his son, Scott Sluyter and his partner Patience Budine, his stepchildren, Matthew Fox and his wife Violet, Karinna Fox and her partner Charles Brown. He leaves his cherished grandchildren, Kelly (Chris), Josephine, Caitlin, Ethan, Jaycib, Eleanora, Kirsten (Kevin), Damian, Carter. His great-grandchildren, Selena, Kylie, Bentley, Greyson, Peyton, Madyson, and Emalynn. As well as his sisters, Patricia Bleaking and Carol VanVaulkenburg and his best bud, Rich Ulin and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Edgar and Elinor Sluyter, his wife, Deborah Sluyter and his first wife, Sharon Jacobson Sluyter.

Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 4:30- 6: 30p.m at the Enea Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion, NY 13357. A funeral service will commence at 6:30 p.m., following calling hours. Ross will then be laid to rest with his wife Deborah at Mohawk Cemetery II on November 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. His family would like to thank Hospice and Palliative care for their kindness and compassion shown to Ross, as well as his family and friends who helped care for him in his final days.

Ross's family has entrusted his funeral arrangements to the Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Family Funeral Directors. 315-894-8000.

Online notes of sympathy may be left at www.eneafamily.com.