Alan "Famous Uncle Al" Stein

My late husband John and I were frequent patrons of Famous Uncle Al's on Shore Dr for many years. We'd sit at the bar and have conversations with Al over our mutual love of NY, Coney Island and poker. After my husband passed in 2012 I moved back to the area and became associated with his beautiful daughter. She makes the best tuna melts, her talent amazed me. I went to the Famous Uncle Al's on Holland Rd where I pick up my to-go orders during Covid and even after. That's the last time I saw Al. I'm so sorry to read about his passing and extend my condolences to his entire family. My heart goes out to you all especially Hailey.

Great guy and great soul. He and his happy team made stopping by for a hotdog and fries a joy. Every time. Always bright and alert and focused, he seemed to glow when he chatted with you, sharing just the right encouragement you needed to keep going--and appreciating life. He was one of the rare ones.

I'm so sorry to hear that Al has passed away. We met back in 1984 when I was manager of the Pioneer Federal Savings and Loan Branch next door to his Shore Drive location. He was a dear friend that made me laugh and always listened when I was having a bad day. Thinking of his entire family at this difficult time.

Barb Summers
Pinehurst, NC

Al was a good friend to us and our daughter, Kathleen, for many years as she worked at several of the Famous Uncle Al stores in the mid to late '80s and even after that. He helped her buy her first car and he catered her wedding in 1992. He was smart, witty and I enjoyed his company immensely. I'm sending my thoughts and prayers to Roger and the rest of his family. Thank you, Al and RIP. Paula Fisher Olesen

This man was the best he showed me so much in the years of working for him and then owneing my own store at 24 ! Uncle Al you will be missed by so many people . I will always remember the days when we worked together at the Greenbrier restaurant. RIP my sweet friend .