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Randy Stein Obituary
Born William Randolph Stein on March 7, 1953 in Pomona, Randy lost his valiant 4 year battle with Early Onset Alzheimer's on December 12, 2011. Randy graduated from Ganesha High School in 1971 where he was an outstanding athlete and was drafted in the first round by the Baltimore Orioles. He broke into the Majors in 1978 with the Milwaukee Brewers, and also played for the Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs. He then went on to climb to the highest levels in the Title Insurance business where he worked as a Vice President/Sales Manager for Stewart Title's LA Division. He was one of three children born to the late Don and Irene Stein. Randy married his high school sweetheart Patty (Delk) and was a loving husband for 36 years. Randy will forever be remembered by his beloved children, daughter Erica (Brian) Marlow, daughter Ashley (Danny) Hobbs and son Adam Stein, treasured Grandson Cameron Hobbs, devoted brother Ron (Renee) Stein and his loving sister Lisa (Rick) Winton, along with countless other family and friends whom were blessed to know him. Randy loved camping with his family in the High Sierra's and Glamis, hunting, soaking up the sun at the beach, riding his bicycle, being a prankster and eating M&M's. He never stopped being the husband and father his family loved. He was someone you could always depend on, and a friend to all who knew him. He was the life of the party. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 17 at 10:30 am, Community Baptist Church, 9090 19th Street, Rancho Cucamonga. To continue the family's fight against Alzheimer's disease donations can be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.
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John Temple
December 9, 2023
I was in gymnastics & track with Randy. I didn't know he played baseball until he was drafted. Outstanding all around athlete. You are missed by many.
Robert Wagner
June 29, 2020
I stumbled on an article he was named in and he was a favorite of mine for the Brewers as a kid. I was not aware he had passed, and at such a young age. My condolences to the family.
Edward J. Blake, Jr.
May 26, 2020
Randy and I played AA professional baseball for the Asheville Orioles in the Southern League in 1973. I was surprised to learn he had passed away. I have never forgotten him.
marty nave
November 13, 2017
I knew Randy when he pitched for Syracuse in 1977
Rochester, 1976
Gail Russell
November 12, 2017
Just seeing this now (didn't know he passed). Watched him pitch in Rochester - he was a joy and a great Red Wing! My condolences to his family.
CYNTHIA /KAREN SMITH ZEZULKA
November 20, 2012
Randy,
Sending you hugs and good thoughts with you always, Karen and I were just talking about you this weekend. Cannot believe that you are gone, great memories and laughs at work with you! You are truly missed and in our prayers always! Karen and Cynthia Z.
Dawn Coterel
October 22, 2012
I am saddened to hear about the passing of Randy, we have such fond memories of him, Patty and the kids, we played Co-Ed softball tournaments and camped together in the Sierras, he always kept us laughing, I will always cherish the time we spent with him and his family, he was really taken too soon, my love and prayers go out to Patty and the kids.
Javier Alvarez
September 27, 2012
To: Lisa Stein.. My deepest sympathies go's to you and your family, And his wife and childred, Randy will always be a Legacy to the City of Pomona. After all Randy at his youth,he play many games at Ralph Welch Park in Pomona,Ca. May God Bless You and your family.With Lot's of Sympathies. (909) 670-6469
Frank Ebiner
September 5, 2012
I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to have met Randy as a neighbor of his parents. May his positive outlook and enthusiasm for life live on in all who were fortunate to have known him.
Matthew Good
July 20, 2012
I am deeply saddened to hear that Randy had passed he was a very good friend to me and I will cherish many great memories of him. What an awesome individual.
Susan Dealy
May 27, 2012
Hi Patty,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, Randy. I remember him from High School as a star baseball player. Bless you.
John Temple
February 11, 2012
Randy & I were on the gymnastics and track team together at Ganesha High School. To say he was an outstanding athlete is an understatement in my mind. May God somehow grant your family some small measure of peace and comfort; you will be missed my friend.
Buck and Arlene Martinez
January 17, 2012
It was a shock to read Randy's name in the list of baseball people we lost while I was catching up on the latest news of baseball. Myself and my wife Arlene have nothing but the fondest of memories of Randy and Patty as we were teammates in Milwaukee with the Brewers. I read all of the messages on the guest book and everyone reminded me of the joy and spirit Randy and Patty added to the team. They were special people that made those around them better in every way. I am not a religious person but I don't understand why a man like Randy who loved baseball so much, wasn't able to live out the dream to the full extent, or why God chose to take him so soon. Randy and Patty were a delight to be around and I am sure they continued to have the same impact on people around them after baseball. Our thoughts and prayers are with Patty and her family and we are touched with sadness hearing of Randy's passing.
marty nave
January 6, 2012
i remember randy as a pitcher for the syracuse chiefs in 1977.i am very sorry that he has passed away too soon.i will always remember him in his youth,seeing him pitch in the international league for rochester and syracuse.my sympathies to his family
Sharlene Brehm
December 23, 2011
Dear Patty & Family;
As a 5 year old living next door to Randy's friend Glen, he became a permanent structure around our home. Playing ball with my Dad who to this day will say "that boy could thorow a ball a block long" and even as a teen he made time to entertain us kids with his antics. Luckily I had the pleasure of knowing Randy for years, and later Patty. Being a teen I remained privledged enough to stay in contact as the primary babysitter for the James Delk family and watch the beginning of the Randy & Patty story. And what a beautiful pair you have been, and what a lucky duo to have shared this time together. Although no amount of time is ever enough with the people we love, the quality of that time is what matters. I wish you all comfort in this time and in the knowledge that Randy was an exceptional man and loved by everyone who knew him.
tomi walker
December 21, 2011
Patty I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Such fond memories I have of Randy, he will forever be a part of my history, and knowing he will no longer be here makes my heart heavy. I know he is in a better place and that we will all see him again some day... Randy, say hi to my dad for me...now you can sit around and make eachother laugh, from one jokester to the other...
Patricia Bustamante
December 21, 2011
Our deepest condolences to you Patty and your now adult children. We met a long time ago through our children at United Methodist Pre-school. I always admired what a nice looking family you all were and was so saddened to see of your loss. May god wrap his loving arms around you all at this time. Sincerely, The Bustamante's ( Isaac, Patty, Marki, Greggi and Jake
December 19, 2011
I went to Ganesha with Randy and my brother knew Patty. Great couple. He will be miss. Michael Sortillon Los Angeles.
Dave Soloway
December 19, 2011
I'm going to miss you Randy, you were a fierce competitor and a good friend. My prayers go out to your family and friends.
Ray Buck
December 18, 2011
As a sportswriter all my life, I started out covering the Rochester (NY) Red Wings. Randy and Patty became our very good friends. To know Randy is to never-ever forget him. He introduced me to Del Taco burritos in the late '70s and taught me how to go through life with a sense of humor. My now-grown daughters recall how they absolutely LOVED Randy! We all did. At this time of exordinary loss, my prayers go out to you, Patty, and your entire family. God Bless.
Jennifer (Toth) Johnson
December 17, 2011
Randy was such a great, fun-loving person. I hadn't seen Randy since the Gateway Title days, but he is someone that I will never forget. My heart goes out to you Patty and your entire family.
Bob Smith
December 17, 2011
As I remember Randy today I am praying for all of the Stein family that the peace of God might be upon you all as you navigate the coming days. Randy will be missed by so many of us who grew up with him in Westmont and through high school, but he will never be forgotten.
Stuart Hoxsey
December 17, 2011
Gone way too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with go out to the entire Stein family.
Carl & Juleen Evanoff
December 17, 2011
Randy and Patty, the "Tall One" and the "Teen Queen" came into our lives as seasonal neighbors when he pitched for the AAA Rochester Red Wings. He could throw heat, and he could throw a line. We will continue to remember him fondly and miss him deeply.
Sue Page
December 16, 2011
Dear Stein Family - As one of many fellow students from Fremont then onto Ganesha with Randy; my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
God Bless you all.
- Sue Krolak Page
Angie Hidalgo
December 16, 2011
Randy was a co-worker/friend of mine at Stewart Ttile. He was a fun loving person full of laughter..oh and I can't forget the BIGGEST prankster who LOVED his chocolate and skittles. Randy would not let a day go by without scaring me out of my chair.
Randy I will always remember you as an "Angel in the Outfield". The memories I have of you will be cherished forever. My deepest condolences to the Stein Family.
wendy arambula
December 16, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Stein Family. Randy will sorely be missed. Such a great spirited person lost too soon.
Angie Hidalgo
December 16, 2011
Randy was a co-worker/friend of mine at Stewart Title. He was a fun loving person who always had a smile on his face. Oh and I can't forget the BIGGEST prankster who loved his chocolate and skittles.
Randy would not let one day go by without scaring me out of my chair. Randy I will always remember you as an "Angel in the Outfield". My memories will be cherished forever! My deepest condolences to The Stein Family.
Jocelyn Delgado
December 16, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Randy at Stewart Title for 4 years. Randy was a fun loving person...always the jokester, I was one of many victims of his “sneak up and scare” tactic! But more importantly, Randy was such a genuinely nice guy…who always had a smile on his face and loved talking to people. I loved hearing his stories, especially from his days in baseball. I grew up being a Chicago Cubs fan, so it was always a treat whenever Randy would do his classic Harry Carey impersonation.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Patty and the rest of the Stein family. Randy will be greatly missed, but never forgotten!
Susi Zabel~Wong
December 16, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Stein family. Although I didn't know Randy personally....I knew OF him at Ganesha and remember him as being a great guy!
Patty ~ my heart goes out to you. You've just lost your best friend of many years and I know what that's like. Stay strong and with God's help ~ you'll get through this. Blessings to you all.
Terri Moore
December 16, 2011
Randy was a special kind of guy..... he will be dearly missed and my heart goes out to Patty and family. RIP Randy xoxo
December 16, 2011
Randy Stein died today?
That can't be, Randy Stein was a legend, a mythological figure, bigger than life.
At least from the eyes of a skinny sophomore shortstop. Which is exactly what I was. Randy Stein was a man among boys.
My recollection of Randy is from a game in which he matched up with a highly regarded pitcher from Chino High, one Ricky Green.The hype surrounding this game was over the top because both Stein and Green were projected to be high draft picks in the upcoming major league baseball draft. It was only a matter of which player would get picked before the other. The atmosphere was electric. This was the biggest thing to hit the Pomona Valley in a very long time. The stands were packed with fans from all over the valley and scouts from all over the big leagues. And I had a front row seat. That day Randy threw serious gas and Green mixed up his pitches like a veteran. I don't remember the final score but hits and runs were at a premium. It doesn't matter what the final score was, because this matchup was legendary.
Shortly thereafter it was announced during school that Randy had been the first round pick of the Baltimore Orioles(at that time one of the premier teams in major league baseball). "Are you serious, Randy Stein, from the same high school I attend, from the same baseball program that I play for!" you must be kidding!( by the way, Ricky Green was a second or third round pick by the Dodgers). We were all so proud.
Being a diehard baseball fan, I followed Randy's every career move through the minor leagues until the day he arrived in the majors. And of course, I went out to Angel Stadium when he came to town with the Milwaukee Brewers, to see him in a big league uniform of course. My friends and I were in awe. Randy Stein is a major leaguer!
Randy eventually left organized baseball. But the memory of those few years in the "bigs" have remained. Anytime Randy's named was mentioned, I would always think back to that day at Ganesha High.
I never really knew Randy. Never talked in the same circle with him at a party. But I have no doubt that he was a quality guy, because he married Patty Delk. Patty and I had a few classes together at Ganesha and she was always nice to me(probably tolerated me). She always carried herself with grace (Not an easy thing to do for a high schooler). So I've always believed that if Randy was lucky enough to marry Patty Delk, he must have been a good guy.
Vince Caporale.
Judy Odell-Hayes
December 16, 2011
RIP Randy. You are loved by so many, and will never be forgotten.
Ron and Billie Miller
December 16, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to the Stein Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Randy will be missed by all who knew him.
Darcie (Millar) Jones
December 16, 2011
Randy will always be someone honored in all he did for his family. He was a light of God in everything he did. He will be missed very much.
Mark Pennington
December 16, 2011
I met Randy in kindergarden and was lucky enough to watch him and Ronnie in little league. A classmate through H S. My life is richer for knowing you. I'll truly miss my friend until we are joined again with our Lord. Blessings to Patty and all of his family and friends. He has been released from his prison and is in the Father's loving arms. The world is a better place because of his life and the love he freely shared with us all.
Kitty Moody-Pataky
December 16, 2011
RIP my friend. You will be greatly missed and so much loved. I will always remember how you teased me in high school. Those memories will never be forgotten. All my love Kitty Moody-Pataky
Patti Day
December 15, 2011
Sending love and prayers to the Stein family. Randy was one of my fav classmates and a truly gifted baseball player. His loving eyes, smiles and warm heart will never be forgotten. You are missed already. Your 1971 GHS Classmate !! xoxox
Tom and Gail Bosch
December 15, 2011
We will miss you Randy
Kimie and Issabella Dynes
December 15, 2011
My heart and prayers go out to the Stein family, he will always be with you.
Kimie and Issabella Dynes
DENNIS HARRIS
December 15, 2011
I'll always remember Randy and our trips to Big Bear Lake
Cheryl Gonzales-Marquez
December 15, 2011
I knew Randy as my best friends big brother, and as it usually happens we bothered him. But he was always nice and even gave us a ride in his Super Cool Super Green Super Bee :) Heavens even a better place today.
RAYMOND RUBENSTEIN
December 15, 2011
Randy was a kind and carring person always made you Laugh thru good times and bad, I worked with Randy for about 4 years before he left Stewart Title Company Glendale, Randy would always greet me in the morning and say Hi Ya doing Bubba!, he would come sit in my office and talk to me about his adventures in life, Prayers go out to the Stein family, Randy will be missed but Never forgotten.
Sincerely
Raymond Rubenstein
Carol Toth
December 15, 2011
Such a great loss...Randy was such a wonderful person who truly loved life. I feel lucky to have known him. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you, Patty, and your entire family.
Pam Rauba
December 15, 2011
Randy was such a positive and fun person-my thoughts and prayers are with the Stein family.
Rachel Baeza
December 15, 2011
to the Stein Family, my thoughts and sympathy to your family
December 15, 2011
Rest In Peace....My good friend! You are missed already.
Pat and Stephanie Anda
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