James Robert Stein

Jim grew up in Rochester, New York. Upon graduation from Eastridge High School in Rochester in 1964, he attended Clarkson College of Technology in Potsdam, NY where he received a BS degree in Civil Engineering. In 1980, he earned his PE (Professional Engineering) License with the State of Texas.

Being a proud patriot, he volunteered and joined the US Army in 1969 and served for 5 years, achieving the rank of Captain. He served in Vietnam as a Chinook helicopter pilot and among his many honors he was the proud recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Army Aviator Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Air Medal.

Upon honorable discharge, he worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers/Central Texas Area Office and Fort Hood Directorate of Public Works as a Project Engineer. He retired in January 2007 with 28 years of dedicated civil service for which he was awarded the Department of the Army Commander’s Award for Civilian Service in December 2000.

Jim married Janet M. Pena in 1972 in Niagara Falls, New York. They were happily married for 40 years. They enjoyed traveling together throughout the world, especially visiting family in the US and overseas. Besides his love for traveling, he was an enthusiastic outdoorsman participating in snow skiing, scuba diving, fishing, hiking, and swimming. Jim was also an avid reader who enjoyed meeting with family and friends and engaging them in conversations / debates.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lois Stein; his mother-in-law Margaretta Pena; and his brother-in-law Ramon Pena.

Jim is survived by his devoted spouse Janet Margaretta Stein of Harker Heights, Texas; his beloved daughter Carolyn M. Stein of Killeen, Texas; his brother Thomas K. Stein of Rochester, New York and his many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A memorial service will be held in Western New York at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to a Wounded Warrior Fund of your choice. Condolences may be posted on James Robert Stein’s online guest book at www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com.