Dean Edward Sos, 81, of Ashburn,  Virginia died Tuesday January 23, 2024, at Loudoun County Hospital. He retired after a lifelong career in automotive management and self employed as an entrepreneur and dealer consultant.

Dean was born Friday,  February 27, 1942 in. Billings,  Montana.  He was the only son of Edward and Amelia Sos. He moved to northern Virginia in 1973 where he worked for Templeton Oldsmobile. Later, after consulting during design and layout at Moore Cadillac Company,  Tysons Corner, Virginia,  he accepted employment offer to run parts department there. During his tenure at Templeton Oldsmobile, he implemented the first eastcoast automated parts department controlled by computer catalog, mid 1970's. He exported a plethora parts worldwide, at both dealerships, making him worldwide contacts and friends. His career with GM dealers started in Wyoming and Colorado before moving east to Northern Virginia.

Growing up in Billings, Montana, Dean attended Holy Rosary School, now St.Francis Primary. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1960. He enjoyed immensely his years as altar boy, and dreamed of possible service as a Catholic priest. His long hours working at his father's garage, Sos Diesel Service, allowed him to restore, repair and customize many vehicles. Dean and his father maintained an exclusive contract for Consolated Freightways. The shop was converted from  Billings original one room School house. Dean worked hard and shared many fond memories of this with others. He even maintained a lifelong friendship with one of teachers, Sister Anna Marie, Holy Rosary School, whom influenced his life.

Dean was an Eagle Scout, who later was active as Roundtable Commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America. He helped found and published Denver City Magazine. During his Midwest residency he enjoyed helping in the operation of weekend river rafting trips on the great Yampa River rapids, sponsored by the Colorado Jaycees. He was proud of his broadcasting career at KRAI in Craig, Colorado.  He did several remote broadcasts in the1960's and partnered with the great Casey Kasem, disc jockey, during one live program. He was selected "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Entrepreneur Magazine in 1979. He owned and operated Automotive Dynamics, a consulting and publishing firm serving North American automotive dealers in the USA and Canada. Dean most recently guest hosted, regularly, a Live Internet music broadcast program. He was interested in receiving his broadcast license and possible home studio.

Dean enjoyed ballroom dancing for several decades and even taught classes at one time. He also enjoyed traveling the world to many exotic places before he met his bride, Patricia Sos. He said he was very content with his wonderful life in Ashburn, Virginia,  with his lovely bride since 1996. They enjoyed feeding several wild animals in their backyard for decades , and caring for their pet parrot "Perry". The wild animals including several deer, visit the backdoor nightly.

Dean always kind and loving, never met a stranger. He truly let the light oh His Saviour, Jesus Christ, shine thru him to all he encountered.  He was a proud member of Saint Theresa Catholic Church in Ashburn Virginia.

Dean was very proud of his 3 successful sons and 3 grandchildren.  Anthony Dean Sos (Megan) eldest son lives bayside in Maryland and has two adult children, Shelby and Colby. Timothy Wayne Sos, deceased, passed away in early 2020. Youngest son, Todd Mitchell Sos (Carole) and their adult daughter, Cierra reside on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 9th at 1:00 pm graveside. Union Cemetery located at 323 North King Street,  Leesburg, Virginia 20176. All friends and family are welcome to attend. Flowers may be sent to Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg,  201 Edward's Ferry Road NE, Leesburg, Virginia  20176. You can visit Dean Sos Facebook page to leave a message for family.