Marcia Caplan Obituary

Marcia Caplan CHESAPEAKE - Marcia Caplan, 73, passed away Nov. 5, 2010. She was born in Rhode Island to the late Sara and David Halprin. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lisa Caplan; son, Michael Caplan, and his wife Evelyn; granddaughter, Ashley Davis; grandsons, Dan and Tim Caplan; great-grandson, Stephen Woodis; brother, Ronnie Halprin; and sister, Paula Halprin. Marcia had a great passion for education, bargains, exercise and sweets. She was an elementary school teacher for many years; she taught third and fourth graders and loved most of it. She also loved to read and made every effort to visit the Chesapeake Public Library. She enjoyed exercising at the YMCA. She loved consignment shops and prided herself in finding great bargains. Cookies, chocolate ice cream, and Reese's peanut butter cups were particular favorites of hers. A memorial service will be held today, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Condolences may be expressed to www.altmeyer.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 8, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Marcia Caplan

14 Entries

Ann Siegel

November 2, 2021

Dear Lisa & Mike,
Your mother's passing has been a major loss in my life. To this day, I keep a picture of us on my refrig. Since our parents grew up together in Fall River, there had never been a time in my life that I didn't know her. This past Sept., she would have just turned 84. I'm constantly thinking of my closest friend. I'll never get over missing her! Love to both of you. Ann

Frank Harrison

November 23, 2010

Mike and Lisa,

I was very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.

I always had a lot of fun with Mrs. C: when I stopped by the house looking for Mike, and whether you were or weren’t there, I’d invariably stay and talk, and laugh, with her for a while. Mrs. C. was one of the first “grown-ups” I knew that would talk to me out of an interest in what I had to say, and who was interested in what my opinion was on something. (And she’d also let me know if she knew I was bs-ing her!) I know the other guys in the neighborhood also enjoyed your mom’s personality too.

You should also know your mom was always very proud of both of you and your accomplishments – she loved hearing Mike play the piano, and Mrs. C. was the only mom I knew that had her daughter’s sport right on her license plate (Swim-_)!

Mike, thank you for taking the time at such a difficult time to call me. As difficult as the circumstances were, it was nice to speak and reminisce about the old neighborhood. One of the things I have always felt most fortunate of in life was growing up in a neighborhood with a lot of good friends who came from nice families. Your mom -as all your family - was a big part of my early life and I’ll always remember her very fondly.

November 16, 2010

Dear Mike, Lisa, & family:
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I was a supervisor in the SPD Records Room for two years. Your mother was extremely knowledgeable and always eager to help. She was my go-to person. Most of my years were spent in the Detective Bureau. Research in Records was routine, and again, Marcia was always there for us. Mike: I have a draft of one of your early papers on "time of death." Your mom was so proud of you. Please accept my sincere condolences.

John Forlivio, New Canaan, CT

Stephen DeVito

November 12, 2010

Lisa, Michael and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I knew your Mom for her entire career at SPD. She was a fun, thoughtful and caring person, a pleasure to be with. I know you will miss her as I did upon my retirement.
God bless you and your family. I will pray for her and you all as well.

Bob & Georgianne Latosh

November 12, 2010

To the Caplan Family;
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Marcia for many years and found her to be a very caring and thoughtful person who was always willing to help. She had a great sense of humor and we had many good laughs together. She was very proud of her children and all of their accomplishments. She will truly be missed. Our deepest sympathy.

November 12, 2010

November 11, 2010

The memorial service was very touching. Mike shared thoughts of his mother and also played the piano. This picture of Marcia was taken during the holidays last year. She was sitting with Mike while he played the piano. She was so happy to hear him play. She kept saying "that's my son!".

~Evelyn Caplan

Ellis Crawford Jr (spd ret)

November 11, 2010

To the Family of Marcia; I had the pleasure of working with Marcia at Police Hq in the records room. From the first day I met her we became friends. She loved to talk of her children and grands. A great conversationalist we had many great long talks. Of all the civilians at the PD I got along with Marcia the best. May she rest in peace.

Jeanne & Eddie Melfi

November 11, 2010

Mike and Lisa,
Your Mom was so proud of both of you. Don't have to tell you what a warm, wonderful woman she was. She touched our hearts with her love and humor. She was a treasure, and will never be forgotten. We are so sorry for your loss.

Ann Siegel

November 11, 2010

Hi Mike, Thanks for keeping in touch and sending this to me. As difficult as it is for me to read this, it is right on point describing your Mom. I lost my lifelong best friend,but I'll always have such wonderful happy memories of her. You and Lisa were lucky to have her and she was equally as lucky to have 2 terrific kids. We'll be in touch. Love, Auntie Ann & Uncle Sammy

November 11, 2010

Dear Mike and Lisa,
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. I share your sorrow...for I lost a best friend of 40 plus years. I loved her dearly and we shared many good times together through those years. Most recently was the time we spent together when I visited her in Chesapeake in 2007. I am so glad I made that trip...my memory of her and the fun we had is still fresh in my mind. I will never forget her. She was one of a kind. I lost my mother 7 years ago so I know the pain you are feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nita Del Rosso, Phoenix, Arizona

Michele Murtagh

November 9, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I think of your Mom as a kindred spirit. We just hit it off right from the start. One of my best memories is the day we went for a walk and there was a shopping cart on the sidewalk, and after she hopped in, I pushed her down the street. You can imagine all the looks we got, especially from some little kid.The more people stared at us the more we laughed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will miss her a great deal. Hang in there. Michele

Lisa Del Buono Meyer

November 9, 2010

My thoughts are with all of you. I know that there were painful moments, but she helped to raise an amazing son. Cap, I am sorry for you too. I know that you shared many years together, not to mention a son and daughter. Lisa, I've never met you, but feel I know you through Mike. I know what it is to loose a mother and I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Love, Lisa, Pete, and David

Jim Hansen

November 9, 2010

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kim Donahue

November 9, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Even when we anticipate the death of a loved one, it does not easy the pain. Find comfort in knowing that you and Lisa and the kids brought her great joy and happiness.

Always in my thoughts and prayers,

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