Seymour Stein

Mr. Stein was born in Romania on April 5, 1926 to Chana and Joina Shteynik. His youth was quickly robbed from him on July 7, 1941 when he was taken with his family to the Concentration Camps. In 1942, he was separated from his family when they were all sent to different Camps. This was the last time he saw his parents. He spent almost 4 years fighting for his life until he was liberated on May 5, 1945. He weighed only 72 lbs. but still was taken into the Russian Army. After 18 months, he deserted the army and escaped back to Romania where he worked selling ice cream. He then left for Italy and after spending time there, he decided he wanted to come to America. He was unable to get a direct Visa, so he came to New York via Cuba with only $11 in his pocket. Throughout his entire life, he always said that as long as he had $11, he was a rich man.

Once in the United States, he went to school to learn English and then attended 2 years of High School to obtain a Diploma. In 1951, he met the love of his life, Judith Siegel, on a blind date. They married on September 14, 1952. Mr. Stein went to City College at night for 10 years while working as a carpet layer during the day. He graduated with a Masters Degree in Engineering with high honors. He spent his entire career with Allied Bendix working on aeronautics until he retired in 1994 shortly after his wife's death.

Mr. Stein was fortunate enough to locate his mother and brothers in Russia. Sadly, his mother died before he was able to see her again. He brought his oldest brother here several times on a guest visa before he died; and sponsored his youngest brother for citizenship. His other brother also came to America with the help of other family members. For his 70th Birthday, Mr. Stein's daughter's flew his brothers to Florida as a surprise and it was the first time since their youth that they were all together.

Mr. Stein was affectionately known to everyone as "Poppy" and lived life to the fullest. When his grandchildren were younger, he went to their schools every year to speak about the Holocaust. He traveled the world and left an imprint on everyone he met. He was a jokester and nothing gave him more satisfaction than spending time with his grandchildren and making them laugh.

Mr. Stein was a resident of Aston Gardens in Parkland, Florida. He was predeceased by his mother Chana, his wife Judith, his brothers Pinea, Moshe and Motel. Ironically, his father Joina was killed in the Holocaust on the evening of Yom Kippur in 1941; and like his father, Mr. Stein also died on the evening of Yom Kippur. He is survived by his daughters Joi Spokony and her husband Jeffrey of Boca Raton, Florida and Cindy Scherk and her husband Andy of Plainview, New York. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren; Matthew, Justin and Carli Immerman of Florida and Jared, Brandon, Jaide and Zachary Lichtenstein of New York.

Our hearts are left with an eternal void.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State Street, Spring Valley, NY.

Arrangements under the direction of Riverside-Stanetsky Memorial Chapels, Delray Beach, FL.