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STEPHEN X. WELCH (Age 84)
Of Olney, Maryland, passed away January 2, 2016. Steve was born in Medford, Massachusetts on August 11, 1931. After serving in an Air Force band in Texas during the Korean War, he graduated from Merrimack College in Andover, Massachusetts in 1958. He was employed by the federal government in Boston, MA; Cary, N.C.; and Rockville, MD. Throughout Steve''s life, he had an active music career. He played trombone and sang vocals in several Dixieland jazz bands in North Carolina, Hawaii, and Maryland. He was a long-time member and past president of the Potomac River Jazz Club. He is survived by sons Steve of Lawndale, North Carolina, and John (Monica) of Rockville, Maryland, and daughter Elizabeth Johnson (Jay) of Lansing, Michigan. He had 11 grandchildren and four great-grandsons. He is also survived by Fran Welch, the mother of his children. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael. Memorials made be made in Steve''s name to St. Jude Children''s Research Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Alicia Reeves
December 30, 2024
Mr.Welch was always very kind and nice to me and my family! He was a good musician! His son John and Family really loved him!
Mike Swann
January 8, 2016
Steve will be missed. He was a good father and grandfather. He always liked to see the teams his son John coached while the grand children played. It was a treat seeing him playing the trombone. God bless. Rest in peace..
Gary Gregg
January 8, 2016
Enjoyed my 30 years of knowing Steve. Our time together with the Federal Jazz Commission was especially rewarding for me musically. Steve sat in with the CCJB a short while ago to the enjoyment of the whole audience. RIP my friend.
Susan St Aubin
January 7, 2016
Sending love to the entire Welch family. Glad he is at peace. What a wonderful family he was surrounded by.
Alicia Reeves
January 7, 2016
Steve was always kind and so intelligent! He will be missed!
John Floyd II
January 7, 2016
Farewell and rest in peace, old friend. You were always a joy to work with back in our band days!
Rob White
January 7, 2016
So sorry to learn of Steve's passing. I had the pleasure of playing with Steve over the years and enjoyed listening to his stories. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Pam Skinner
January 7, 2016
Jim Welch and his daughter Pam Welch Skinner send their condolences. We always enjoyed Steve's playing with the Federal Jazz Commission (the 'Feds') at Colonial Brooks Tavern. We also enjoyed his (and Marty's) historian insight into traditional jazz. Thank you Steve for sharing your music and wisdom with us. You've made our lives richer.
Michael Flaherty
January 7, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Steve was a great guy and an awesome musician. He will be missed.
Larry Cione
January 7, 2016
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I always regarded Steve as a fine player and a true gentleman.
Rita Jensen
January 7, 2016
Sorry to hear of Steve's death. His children will miss him!
Mike Whalen
January 5, 2016
My sincerest condolences for the passing of Steve. The Welch family is in our prayers.
Mary Jo and Jim O'Brien
January 5, 2016
Thank you, Steve, for being such a wonderful neighbor. I loved listening to the stories of you life and of how much you loved and admired your children. You are already greatly missed.
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