Grandfather and Referee Steve Gross Overcomes Leukemia to Return to the Ice
Steve Gross, a 65‑year‑old hockey referee from Syosset, battled acute myelogenous leukemia in 2024. A bone‑marrow transplant from his son Jake saved his life, leading to a cancer‑free status and a return to the rink, just in time for his first Father’s Day as a grandfather.
Jun 21, 2026