J. Philip Stein, attorney and businessman, succumbs

J. PHILIP STEIN, 82, an attorney and businessman died suddenly of a heart attack on May 9, 2013.  A lover of all things related to his adopted home of New Orleans, Stein was, at the time of his passing, a retired attorney whose professional life had revolved about the Orleans Parish Criminal Courts Building at Tulane and Broad for most of his life.

Stein was also an astute businessman and oversaw a number of unusual endeavors, co-founding By-Water Hospital and a CAD/CAM computer company.

A one-time candidate for Traffic Court judge, he was always interested in politics, served on a number of community boards and was a very active member of several  civic organizations.

Among his other pursuits, Stein enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. He was an avid sailor and a racing horse enthusiast.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, Stein was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. He journeyed to New Orleans where he was stationed in New Orleans as an army recruiter during the Korean War, eventually enrolling at the Loyola University School of Law from where he received his law degree.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Glaser Stein, (whom he married twice); his son, Joshua Alan Stein; two step-daughters; Jamie Miller and Jordan Miller; his sister Roslyn Stein and several nieces and nephews.

A private service was planned for family at Temple Sinai Synagogue.

A memorial party for friends is planned for June 12, 2013, at Benachi House and Gardens, 2257 Bayou Road, New Orleans, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. A devoted attendee at numerous New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festivals, Stein encouraged the wearing of Jazz Fest shirts or similar attire to the event.