Mr. Robert Eric Feirstein (Stein)

Robert Eric Feirstein (Stein), age 72, of Asheville, NC died on Monday, September 19, 2022. He was born on August 23, 1950, in Newark, New Jersey, and was the son of the late William H. Feirstein and Sarah Mindlin Feirstein. When Robert was an infant, his family moved to West Orange, NJ and he graduated from Mountain High School in West Orange, NJ, class of 1968. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Special Education from the University of Missouri and went on to teach autistic and developmentally disabled children for the next ten years. Robert was among the founders of the community radio station in Columbia MO with the call letter, KOPN which is still in operation today. He also hosted a jazz program on WSCI in Charleston, SC. His illustrious career continued with AEI Music Network where he designed and installed audio systems. Robert moved to Asheville, NC in 1985. He was the Advertising Manager for the Mountain Xpress publication before accepting a position with Kimmel and Associates and eventually becoming a Specialized Recruiter for the Engineering Division. He was a member of Beth Israel Synagogue in Asheville. Robert made many friends in the community around him. He had a passion for organic horticulture and shared his plants, knowledge, and talents with his many friends, neighbors, and anyone who wanted to learn. Robert loved animals and supported many organizations over the years to care for and find homes for adoptable pets. The family held a Graveside service at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 21, in Lou Pollock Memorial Park and followed by a Meal of Consolation at Beth Israel Synagogue. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 5:30 pm, Saturday, November 12, at Crossroad Church, 20 South Bear Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28806. This event will be streamed live at Crossroadsashevillenc.com (Facebook) beginning at 5:30. Robert is survived by his wife, Janet Lynn Brown of 27 years, and their son, Sean Feirstein, both of Asheville, his father and mother-in-law, Johnny and Margaret Brown, and brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Dr. J. Michael and Debbie Brown, and nephew, Matthew Brown and niece Lindsey Lawrence, (Cole) and cousins who will miss him very much. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Beth Israel Synagogue, 229 Murdock Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804, or Shelter Dogs Transport Alliance at shelterdogstransportalliance.com. Morris Funeral & Cremation Care is serving the family and condolences may be sent to them through our website at www.morrisfamilycare.com.

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Mr. Robert Eric Feirstein (Stein)

August 23, 1950 - September 19, 2022