Ross A. Alameddine of Saugus, formerly of Melrose, 20 years old, was tragically taken too soon on April 16, 2007. A sophomore at Virginia Tech, Ross had just declared a major in English and minors in both French and Business, fields that reflected his creativity and his computer knowledge. He was the beloved son of Dr. Abdallah Alameddine and Lynnette (DeCoste) Alameddine. Loving brother of Yvonne Alameddine. Cherished grandson of Rita DeCoste of Melrose. Ross is survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ross was a graduate of Saint Marys Grammar School of Melrose and Austin Preparatory School of Reading, class of 2005, where he was a member of the French Club & Debate Club. Ross adored computer games and played them competitively. He beta-tested well known games and was known to sell his online characters. He liked rollerblading, whether between classes or on nice days, movies and all music. He played piano and sang at the coffeehouse at Austin Prep. Rosss love of language and voicing his opinion manifested itself through active participation in the French & Debate clubs while at Austin Prep. Ross loved making people laugh. From our first few days together in class, I remember thinking, Heres a man whos going to make his children laugh. Here is a man who deserves the title beloved. Heres a man who, just by being himself, makes you a better person, wrote Virginia Tech English instructor Robert Canter. According to English instructor Brent Stevens, Knowing Ross Alameddinesustains the belief that we all need so desperately right now: that there is good in this world. A private funeral service was held on Sat., April 21, 2007 at the Gately Funeral Home of Melrose. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. A memorial mass celebrating Rosss life was held on Fri., April 27th at St. Marys of the Annunciation Church in Melrose followed by a musical tribute. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Ross Alameddine Memorial Scholarship Fund at Austin Preparatory School 101 Willow St. Reading, MA 01867. To sign Rosss guest book, visit www.gatelyfh.com Visitation: Private Private