Brian Dale Stein Jr.

      Brian Dale Stein, Jr., 34, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, in Marquette.      Brian is predeceased by his loving maternal grandparents, Katherine and Roy Puisto; his fraternal grandparents, Elmer and Saima Stein; his aunt, Rosella (Puisto) Bonino; his uncle, Richard Kubley; and his cousin, Geno Bonino.      Brian is lovingly remembered by his father, Brian D. Stein, Copper Harbor; his mother and stepfather, Ava (Puisto) Snow and Mark Snow, Fort Wayne, Ind; his younger sister, Katie Stein, Fort Wayne; his aunt, Paula (Puisto) Vernetti, Hurley, Wis; his cousin, Nick Vernetti, Hurley; and other loving aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives.     Brian was born on March 5, 1981, in Ironwood, Mich. He graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne, and continued his higher education at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing in 2004.     After moving to Fort Wayne in his younger years, Brian still enjoyed time with his family and friends in the U.P. B loved being outdoors and spent an abundant time hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and skiing in the Great Northwoods. Annual trips to Isle Royale with his father were the highlights of his summers. While living in Marquette, Brian enjoyed walking his dog, Lulu, along the waterfront and Presque Isle Park trails.     His mother, Ava, and sister, Katie, warmly remember joking around and laughing during any time spent with Brian. Whether it was just hanging out, going to the movies or out to eat, Brian always filled the room with laughter and amusement. Brian loved to cook and spent time planning and preparing meals with family and friends. B would man the grill at cookouts or prepare appetizers for holiday gatherings.       B was friendly toward everyone, a natural entertainer and very personable. He had a charming smile and a bright personality. Brian was an avid reader and a talented writer. His friends from NMU and Fort Wayne remember times shared with him fondly.       Brian’s memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, at 11:00 a.m., at McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home, 305 N. Lowell St. in Ironwood, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.The Rev. Robb Jurkovich, pastor of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood, will preside.      Rite of Committal and interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood.      Donations to assist the Stein family with funeral expenses can be made online through GoFundMe at gofundme.com/gu8qq8xa. In lieu of flowers, donations to the ASPCA at http://www.acspca.org/ may be done in Brian’s memory.       Arrangements have been entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood. Online condolences may be expressed at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.