Louis Stadlin

1928 - 2015

VIRGINIA BEACH - After a valiant fight with aging, Lou Stadlin passed from natural causes on Friday, October 9, 2015 at his home in First Colonial Inn. Lou was born on July 11, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York. He met his wife, Frances Stadlin while serving in the Navy in Norfolk, Virginia. He and Fran (who predeceased him in 1989) made their home in Hampton, Virginia. Together, they owned a Marine Electronics business serving the commercial shipping, fishing, and military fleets located or traveling through Hampton Roads and other ports in the Mid-Atlantic region. They raised four children and their life together was focused on family. Lou is survived by his children, Debi Stadlin, Greg Stadlin, Kenny Stadlin (Kary), and David Stadlin (Patti). Lou is also survived by six grandchildren, Steven Epstein (Beth), Joe, Sarah, Cameron, Frances, and Kelly Stadlin and one great grandchild, Marlana Epstein. The family is deeply appreciative of the support of the staff at First Colonial Inn, Sentara Hospice, and Joyce Kizer. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 17, at 2:00 pm at Virginia Beach Friends Meeting, 1537 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. The family will visit with guests after the service. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to the Chesapeake Bay Defense Foundation, http://www.chesapeakebaydefensefoundation.com or to the Virginia Beach Friends School, http://www.friends-school.org.