Charles "Bud" Stein, III, age 87, passed away October 16, 2019 at his home at Maris Grove, Glen Mills.  Charles was raised and educated in Philadelphia. Bud resided in Philadelphia Palmyra, NJ, West Palm Beach, Fl. and also resided in Newtown Square, PA for almost 30 years before retiring to Southern NJ. "Bud" moved to Maris Grove in Glen Mills, PA in 2018.

Charles was a graduate of North East High School and Temple and La Salle Universities. He worked as a project manager for Unisys until his retirement in 1991. Charles proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was a member of the VFW Post 386 Cape May. He was a member of the Avalon Lyons Club, the Avalon Seniors, the Blind Center of Avalon, the Carving Club of Marmora, the South Jersey Ballroom Dancing Association, Family Motorcoach Association, and was a leader of the grief support group "Hope". Charles was also on the finance committee of the First United Methodist Church in Avalon and served as a Poll Worker for Elections. He also enjoyed golfing and traveling in his motorhome.

He was the son of the late Charles Earl and Anna Mae (Zimmerman) Stein, II and was also preceded by his first wife Jean Graff Stein.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 12 years: Mary Eileen (Niland) Stein; Children: Carol Dambman, Captain James Stein, USN Retired (Claudia), and Africa Wayne; Grandchildren: Rachelle, Joshua, Katherine, and Matthew; Great Grandchild: Antonio

Visitation: Saturday from 10-11:00 am at The First United Methodist of Avalon, 3344 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202

Memorial Service: Saturday at 11:00 am at the church.

Burial: Private

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to the Blind Center of Avalon at blindcenterjerseycape.org, Alzheimer's association at alz.org, or the United Methodist Church of Avalon at 3344 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202.

Begins: Oct 19, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am