BARRINGTON, R.I. – Alvin Stein died Dec. 20. He was the husband of the late Rita (Malmet) Stein. Born in New York City, a son of the late Jacob and Beckie (Spielman) Stein, he had been a resident of Barrington for 44 years. Dr. Stein was a graduate of Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute with a Ph.D. in organic chemistry. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of Temple Habonim.
He is survived by his children, Jeffrey Stein and his wife Eve Colson of Woodbridge, Conn., and Shari Stein of Greenwich, Conn.; and his grandchildren Rebekah, Joseph and Sarah.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Barrington Public Library Corp., 281 County Rd., Barrington, R.I. 02806, Attn: Library Director.
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