Joslin ‘Jos’ Ross, 91

CRANSTON, R.I. – Joslin “Jos” Ross died July 18 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Thelma “Tek” (Klitzner) Ross. Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Sarah (Bernstein) Ross, he was a longtime resident of Cranston.

He was the vice president of finance for Klitzner Industries in Providence for 35 years, retiring in 1990. Jos was a WWII Navy veteran, serving in the Pacific Theatre as a 3rd Marine Division Radio Man. He graduated from Central High School and Bryant College. Jos was a member of the former Temple Beth-Israel and Temple Beth-El. He was also a member of the Masons and Quidnessett and Ledgemont Country Clubs.

Devoted father of Lynn Field and her husband, Alan, of North Providence; and Dyann Ross and her husband, Eric Stein, of Fairfield, Conn. Dear brother of the late Ann Levin. Loving grandfather of Ryan and Brendan Malloney and April Stein. Cherished great-grandfather of Shoshana and Levi Stein. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jewish War Veterans of R.I., P.O. Box 100064, Cranston, R.I. 02910 or your favorite charity.