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Stephen Patrick Ross

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Stephen Patrick Ross, 59, passed away after a three year battle with amyloidosis Friday, Dec. 10, 2010.  After having served 30 years on the Torrance Police Department, most recently as Captain, Stephen retired to Nipomo, where he also worked as a reserve for the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff''s Office.  He will be missed and carried in our hearts always. Stephen leaves behind his beloved wife of 38 years, Paula; daughter, Stephanie of Morro Bay; sons Brian of Nipomo and Paul (Emily) of San Clemente, Calif.; and four grandsons. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 800 Bello in Pismo Beach. Marshall-Spoo 489-5552 Grover Beach

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Jan. 12, 2011.

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becky pollack

January 20, 2011

paula,paul,stephanie,brian...i am so terribly sorry to hear about steve...my thoughts and prayers are with you...he was a great guy...

Jeannie (Metcalfe) Fuller

January 20, 2011

I enjoyed working with Steve at TPD. I remember him cheering Paula and the rest of the Choir Girls on during our softball games. He and Peggy will be together again. Rest in peace Steve.

Tim Ford

January 19, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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