Justin Max Stein was born February 19, 1981 and passed away January 4, 2021. Justin was a young man of many interests and talents. He was an amazing chef, potter and sculptor, and wrote beautifully. For the past 20 years he worked in the restaurant business. Justin was known for his kindness, his contagious laugh, and soft, gentle spirit.
He is survived by his father, Howard Stein of Wilmington NC, his mother Cynthia Murrelle of Raleigh NC, his sister Susan Stein Turner and her husband Wayne Turner, and their children, his niece Ashley Turner and nephew, Greyson Turner and maternal grandmother Joan Starcala. Justin is also survived by his paternal grandfather, Bucky Stein, his uncle Elliott Stein, his aunt Debby Stein Mathies and her husband Blair Mathies, and their children Henry, Rose, and Max.
Justin rests in peace in Philadelphia, Pa alongside his paternal grandmother Ruth Stein, whom he called “SoSo.”
Justin loved, was loved, and will be missed by his family and friends. His favorite charity was:
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare
1414 Physicians Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401