Dr. David B. Ross

Dr. David B. Ross obituary, Coconut Creek, FL

Dr. David B. Ross

David Ross Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Levitt-Weinstein Memorial Chapels and Cemeteries at Beth David on Sep. 16, 2022.

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Dr. David B Ross passed away peacefully late Tuesday night, September 13, 2022. He was surrounded by his family: his four children and his wife of forty-five years, Amy. With him in spirit were his nine grandchildren. With him in prayer were many others who he cared for and who cared for him. He was born on April 23, 1953 in New York. His father's business led him to live and spend time in his childhood and adolescence in many places, including Kenya, South Africa, and Venezuela (where he became a fluent Spanish speaker). He attended Johns Hopkins University before studying medicine at the University of Miami and Harvard University. For the last four decades, he has served his patients and community as a neurologist in South Florida. Amy, his wife, was the love of his life and his favorite chef. Together, they traveled to countless countries and places. And watched countless romantic comedies and reruns of Seinfeld on quiet weekends. He was a college-level tennis player and he was unbeatable at chess. He loved to teach, to read, to travel. He loved to tell stories to patients and family-for him, they were one and the same. He thought he could help people and he did. He thought a single person could do great things, and he did. He is survived by his loving wife, Amy, his children, Ian, Gustave, Melanie, and Samuel, and his grandchildren, Charley, Oliver, Andrew, Ruby, Jonathan, Cameron, Jacob, Molly, and Charlotte. Chapel Service will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Levitt-Weinstein at Beth David, 3201 North 72nd Avenue, Hollywood, FL 33024.

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April 12, 2023

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October 19, 2022

Victoria Afanasiev posted to the memorial.

October 19, 2022

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Laurence Miller, PhD

April 12, 2023

I worked with Dave Ross and his then-colleagues back in the early 90s, doing neuropsychological evaluations and psychotherapy. I always thought of Dave as the Mark Twain of neurology: literate, worldly, philosophical, yet down-to-earth, a dedicated diagnostician and healer who did not suffer fools gladly, but who was fiercely devoted to the care of his patients. We touched base a few times over the ensuing decades, usually around some clinical or forensic cases we were working on concurrently. In fact, I found out about Dave's illness from a WC patient I saw recently who couldn't stop telling me how much she appreciated his care and support - even from his hospital bed. It's been said that "a successful life is always an unfinished life," so if that's true, we all leave this plane with tasks accomplished and those left to do. Dave lives on in the patients he's helped, the students he's trained, and the colleagues he's inspired - including this one.
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Victoria Afanasiev

October 19, 2022

Dr Ross will be forever in our hearts. He changed our lives by helping our son get better and to believe in himself again, encouraged him to get back to normal life. Never before we met any doctor who would be so passionate about his patient and so understanding and helpful. Truly we felt he cared as for his own.
Our family is among many who is deeply hurt by his loss. He was one of a kind, more then a doctor, a great human.
Our thoughts and prayers with his wonderful family, who he always spoke about with love.
He ll be forever in our hearts.
Sincerely,
Afanasievs family.

Gennadiy A.

October 19, 2022

Irreplaceable loss... I´m truly shocked to learn of Dr. Ross passing. His talent and devotion was a rare gift to this world. I´m thankful to have known Dr. Ross as my son´s savior. RIP.

Cristina Blanco

October 17, 2022

It's still hard for us to accept that you left. It is difficult to find a professional with your ethics, knowledge, dedication and great human quality. I know that one day we will see you again in heaven. Condolences and strength to his family. Christina Blanco

Anne Curler

September 26, 2022

That is a lovely picture of Dr. Ross. He was my daughter's neurologist from age 18 to 25. She has autism. We saw him first for an EEG before she had her wisdom teeth out. We saw him every 6 months after that through many of her transitions. Dr. Ross gave me his personal home number and composed letters to her program during COVID 19 to excuse her without penalty. He always listened to my concerns and was kind to my daughter and always supportive. I will miss his wisdom and support in her journey. He was one of the good guys.

Heidi Siefkas

September 22, 2022

Dr. Ross helped guide me through my total recovery from a terrible accident. He was the captain of my ship when I couldn´t. I will be ever grateful for his wisdom and caring. His legacy lives on with us all who knew him.

Sarah Weissbard

September 22, 2022

Amy dear, I was so devastated to hear about David. I still can´t believe it. He was a force and an amazing human being, much like my Shelley. He was so creative and innovative in so many areas of life. He lived an extraordinary life and always talked about his family. He also had a servants heart, a rare attribute for a brilliant Doctor. He will be so missed by all who loved him. He is truly an irreplaceable human being. His spirit will be with you always. Please call me when you can, so we can talk. Sarah 954-249-2950

Marie R.

September 21, 2022

I will truly miss my Doctor who gave so much hope to push still in disbelief My condolences to his family

Jenny Flowers

September 21, 2022

We will miss you so Dr. Ross. You taught me how to work with my son who was your patient. You were so wonderful to us. My son´s life if better everyday because you took time teaching me how to work with him to get him to his full potential. You will be with us every day for the rest of our lives. I am forever grateful to you.

Adolfo

September 21, 2022

My deepest condolences to his family.

Peter A Campbell

September 21, 2022

I´m going to miss you rest in peace he was one of my best doctors he took good care of me I am one of his patients

Felicia J. Persaud

September 21, 2022

I'm so stunned at the passing of Dr. Ross. What a loss. Dr. Ross was an incredible doctor who helped my mother. I extend condolences to his family at this time. May you take comfort in knowing Dr. Ross' legacy will live on.

David Templer

September 21, 2022

My deepest and most sincere condolences to the family. Dr. Ross was a compassionate treating physician for a client of mine. He was unusually and extraordinarily kind as well as accommodating.

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April 12, 2023

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