Obituary of Mort Stein

Morton Stein, 106, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, in Denver, Colorado.

He was born on January 29, 1920, in New York City to Abraham and Fannie (née Zoob) Stein.

Mort was the beloved husband of Gloria (née Eisenman), with whom he shared 67 years of marriage until her passing in 2010. Together, they built a life centered on love, family, and adventure. They met as teenagers and remained deeply devoted to one another throughout their lives, traveling widely across the United States and Europe, and cherishing time spent with family above all else.

He is survived by his daughter, Bobbi (Butch Mazzuca) Bryson of Tucson, Arizona; his grandchildren, Alexa Sonn, Eliza Klearman (Jake), and Jason Stein (Molly); and his great-grandchildren, Saphira and Jonah Klearman, Ike and Goldie Cohn, and Elizabeth and Emma Stein.

Mort served his country as a Master Sergeant in the Army Air Corps during World War II, where he worked as a weatherman. Following his service, he built a career as a traveling salesman, specializing in men’s shirts and ties. After retiring, he and Gloria moved to Denver to be closer to their grandchildren.

Mort had a wonderful sense of humor and a gift for connecting with people. He loved to tease—gently and with a twinkle in his eye—and seemed to leave a lasting impression on everyone he met. He never met a stranger, and those who knew him remember not only his warmth but the way he made them smile. He also had a simple appreciation for life’s pleasures—he loved sitting in the sun and was rarely without a beautiful tan. He loved dogs and for years walked in the park every day—first with Gloria, and later with friends—always carrying biscuits to share with every dog he met along the way. When asked the secret to his longevity, Mort would say: “No cooked vegetables, no water, no prescription drugs, and no cheap booze.”

Mort lived an extraordinarily long and full life, remaining remarkably healthy and engaged almost to the very end. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.