STEVEN-ROSS-Obituary

STEVEN ROSS

Newport, Rhode Island

Age 81

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ROSS--Steven Thomas. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 12 in Newport, RI after a brief illness. He was 81. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, a distinguished scholar, a respected military historian, an expert on Napoleonic military tactics and a gifted teacher, Steve was the...

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Steven Ross was my professor and friend. My sincere condolences to his wife Bea and family. Stephen Schwab

Great military historian.

I remember when he addressed a group of BBYO teeanagers related to the Israeli - Palestinian dispute. He had the talent to speak to anyone. Even my dad was impressed when he first met Steve.

Steve made me a better teacher, having been his teaching partner for 2 1/2 years. He also made me a better person by enlisting me to join him on the Board of the Salvation Army. He made me a better friend by patiently listening to my stories about family, animals, politics, or whatever was on my mind during our many lunches. If I wanted him to laugh, I would ask about Ollie and his antics. He didn't brag, therefore I had to ask about Jay, Polina, & Maya because I knew how proud he was of his...

I am the Board President at the Edward King House. I knew Steve for only a few years but made it a priority to greet him every day. Somedays, to my surprise, we would have a short conversation - always interesting. I ate lunch with Steve many times and will miss seeing him at the head of the table.

Penny Fitch

We're going to miss you dearly miss seeing you during lunch time seems like it was just a few days ago that I saw you thanks for all the knowledge and wisdom and the respect that you showed me Walter your friend from the Edward King House