Bernard Joel Stein, 83
November 29, 2018
NEW YORK—Bernard Joel Stein, a well-known textiles sourcing specialist, passed away on November 3 after succumbing to cancer.
He was born June 4, 1935, and was 83.
Stein was the owner and president of B.J. Stein, Ltd. in Ridgefield, Conn., and maintained an office in New York.
He was one of the earlier textile sourcing experts in the market having established his company in July 1975, over 43 years ago. He specialized in all textiles and was an agent for overseas greige goods mills.
Stein was well- known to the trade and was well liked by his peers. One of his earliest associates said that Stein was always helpful and very friendly. He is survived by his wife, Ali, and five children.
He was born June 4, 1935, and was 83.
Stein was the owner and president of B.J. Stein, Ltd. in Ridgefield, Conn., and maintained an office in New York.
He was one of the earlier textile sourcing experts in the market having established his company in July 1975, over 43 years ago. He specialized in all textiles and was an agent for overseas greige goods mills.
Stein was well- known to the trade and was well liked by his peers. One of his earliest associates said that Stein was always helpful and very friendly. He is survived by his wife, Ali, and five children.
