David “Dave” Francis Ross

Date of Death: April 24, 2024

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David Francis Ross, 87 of Stephens City, VA, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital.

Dave was born in 1936 in Staten Island, NY, the son of the late David F. Ross, Sr. and Florence (Finn) Ross. He attended New Dorp High School in Staten Island. Dave went on to serve our country in the United States Air Force as Airman First Class (A1C) during the Korean War as a Crypto Operator, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He worked as a telex operator for RCA, General Electric and Daiwa and retired from the US Parks Police under the Department of Interior Defense. Dave was a diehard New York Yankees and Giants fan. He rarely missed a Wagner College football game.

He married Anna “Ann” Rodriguez in Staten Island, and she preceded him in death in 2012.

Dave is survived by his daughters, Patricia “Pat” Leslie and Jennifer “Jenn” Schneider (Paul); grandchildren, Emily, Julia and William Schneider and numerous nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents and wife, Dave is preceded in death by his sister, Maureen Ross and his brother, Thomas Ross.

Services for Dave will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dave to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.

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Services will be private

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Blue Ridge Hospice
333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405
Winchester, VA 22601

David Francis Ross, 87 of Stephens City, VA, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. Dave was born in 1936 in Staten Island, NY, the son of the late David F. Ross, Sr. and Florence (Finn) Ross. He attended New Dorp High School in Staten Island. Dave went on to serveContinue Reading

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Will miss you Dave….Especially your comments on politics, sports and old Great Kills stories we share…. Ken and Lois Iselhart…Sarasota , Florida

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There are no words that can replace the loss of a Daddy.

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Jenn, keeping you and your family in my heart and prayers. I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. May God's grace give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Much love.... Lori Kaknis

My condolences to the family. Thank you for sharing him with me. Sundays won’t be the same without him. He will truly be missed. 🙏🏽
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My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace🙏

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