Bruce R. Steele

Bruce Ross Steele, born August 28, 1937, passed away on September 2, 2024, just days after celebrating his 87th birthday. He spent his final days at home with his family, enjoying and singing along to his favorite Eagles tunes.

Raised in Collingswood, NJ, Bruce graduated in 1955, where he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball. He continued his education at Cornell University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta and played football and baseball. He earned a BS in Hotel Administration, followed by an MBA in Finance and Accounting.

Bruce had a distinguished career in the computer industry, working for companies such as Honeywell, Data General, and Digital Equipment Corporation. He retired as Assistant Corporate Controller in 1999.

Together with his wife of 43 years, Nancy, Bruce enjoyed extensive travel and lived in Westborough, various locations on Cape Cod, and Marco Island and Naples, Florida.

He is deeply missed by his wife Nancy, his two sons, Michael (Remy) of Dorchester and Scott (Maggie) of Hinsdale, and his three stepdaughters: Leigh, Sharon, and Jennifer. He also leaves behind grandchildren Carleigh (Corey), Shannon, Rebecca, Zachary, Mallory, Evelyn, Jeremy, and Audrey. His great-granddaughter Emma is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her baby brother, Beau, due in September. Bruce is also survived by his sister Judy (Rick) Owens and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Lillian and Bruce, his sister Florence, and brother-in-law Hank.

An avid supporter of all New England sports teams, Bruce especially cherished the Patriots. In 1971 he attended the first Patriots game at the then Schaefer Stadium and was a season ticket holder for many years.  He enjoyed playing tennis and golf and, in recent years, watching both sports (in fact, any and all sports) on TV.

The family extends their gratitude to VNA Hospice, the UMass Memorial Critical Care Unit nurses, UMass University Emergency Department staff, Mary Ellen Cibelli of the Westborough Senior Center, and the EMTs and paramedics from the Westborough Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westborough Fire/Ambulance Gift Fund at 42 Milk Street, Westborough, MA 01581 or online:  Donate - WESTBOROUGH FIRE FOUNDATION