Resident of San Jose
June 6, 1947 - March 26, 2010
Passed away peacefully at home after an eight month courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was the son of the late Anthony and Mae Rose. Loved liked a son by Aunt Alvera and the late Bill Silvera. Survived by and cared for by the love of his life Marsha.
Loving father of daughter Kristina Holston, son-in-law Chris and grandchildren Tyler and Kylie Rose.
Survived by his Aunt Carrie Dutra and Cousins Paul, David, Bobby and John Dutra.
Also survived by Uncle Joe Rose and family. Loved by stepchildren James and Amy Schulte.
Steve embraced life with passion. He was an avid skier, world traveler and dental lecturer. For thirty years he was active in the dental community, Board member of the Santa Clara County Dental Society, and Forensic Examiner for Santa Clara County. Steve also proudly served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy.
He will be sadly missed by all his loving family, friends, patients and colleagues. He devoted his career to helping patients alleviate their pain and now gratefully God has alleviated his. His energy, infectious smile and warm laugh will be greatly missed. “Second star to the right and straight on till morning!”
A visitation will be held at Willow Glen Funeral Home at 1039 Lincoln Ave., San Jose on Monday April 5, 2010 from 4pm to 8pm, with the rosary at 7pm. A funeral Mass to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday April 6, 2010 at 11am at St. John Vianney Church, 4601 Highland Ave., San Jose. A reception will immediately follow in the church hall. A private internment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted in Steve’s honor to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements under the direction of Willow Glen Funeral Chapel, San Jose, CA.
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