Lynda Stein

Lynda Stein, 82, of Mastic Beach, NY, and Casselberry, FL, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Queens, NY, to Edward and Ethel Clark, Lynda was raised with the enduring values of love, resilience, and kindness. She graduated from Herricks High School in 1960 and soon began building a beautiful life centered on family and community. Lynda was a devoted homemaker in Mastic Beach, where she created a warm, welcoming home filled with laughter, music, and love. Known for her nurturing spirit, she had a natural gift for caregiving and embraced everyone she met with compassion and without judgment. Alongside her beloved husband, John, Lynda co-founded The Generation Gap, a lively 50s and 60s rock-and-roll dance band that brought joy to countless hearts. Their daughter Dianne instantly joined the group as a teenager, adding her musical talents and harmonies that helped make their performances truly unforgettable. After John’s passing in 1986, Lynda and Dianne continued the band’s legacy, bringing communities together and even sparking new romances on the dance floor. Lynda’s greatest pride was her family. She and John raised five children: James, Dianne, Rhonda, John, and Joseph. She was a devoted grandmother to Amanda, John, Brandon, Nicholas, Jaida, Peter, Athena, and Neo and a loving great-grandmother to Jaxon and Ariona. Her home was always open—whether for a hot meal, a kind word, or simply a safe haven. Her kitchen was the heart of her home, and her “magic pot” never seemed to run out, always offering comfort and nourishment to those who needed it. Later in life, Lynda moved to Florida to care for her mother, Ethel, her sister, Carole, and her son, James—all of whom predeceased her. In her later years, she found renewed joy with her partner of 11 years, William Broderick. Together, they split their time between Casselberry, FL, and the close-knit community of Eagle Lake, PA, where family often gathered to create lasting memories. Lynda was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Ethel Clark; her husband, John Stein; her son, James; and her sister, Carole. She is survived by her sister Susan, four of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, along with extended family and countless friends whose lives she touched with her unwavering kindness, joyful spirit, and grace. A memorial service will be held on June 20, 2025, at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. at 12:00 noon. A Celebration of Life will follow on June 21, 2025, beginning at 12:00 noon, at her son John’s home: 32 Old Neck Court, Manorville, NY. This will be an informal gathering—friends and family are warmly invited to come together to share stories, songs, photos, and love in honor of Lynda’s remarkable life anytime after 12:00 noon for as little or long as you like.

Lynda Stein

January 20, 1943 - May 17, 2025