In Memory

Larry Bross

Lawrence "Larry" Albert Bross of Oceano, CA, has died at the age of 90. Larry is survived by his brother Seymour Bross, son Michael Bross and his wife Cinda, and daughter Rachel Bross, as well as his four grandchildren Leah Bross, Michaela Wright, Benjamin Bross and Sarah Wright. He is also survived by his nephews, Warren Bross and David Bross, and their families. Larry was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Morris and Anna Bross in 1928. He graduated from Tilden High School in Brooklyn, University of Bridgeport in Connecticut and then went on to earn a Master's Degree from the University of Oregon. He was a proud Seaman First Class in the Coast Guard during the Korean War.Along with his then-wife Loretta, Larry moved to San Jose, CA, where they raised their family and he taught History and Government at Palo Alto High School for 30 years.

 

Additional information from Bruce Tanner:

Sadly, it appears that Mr. Bross was murdered in his home. There is a suspect in the case. Links below: Original neighbor who found him said it looked as if he was beaten and stabbed (Jan 25): https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/crime/article225059860.htmlThen a couple of days later with no comment after an autopsy was performed, the sheriff was asking for assistance (Jan 29): https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/crime/article225211160.htmlAfter that the sheriff released a description of a possible suspect [or witness] (Jan 31): https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/crime/article225378335.htmlI got this information from my brother Gavin, Paly '73 
 

 

https://calcoastnews.com/2019/01/oceano-activist-murdered-in-his-home/