Milton Caplan

CAPLAN MILTON I. Milton I. Caplan of Hamden, died on October 18, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer, his family at his bedside. Milton was born on August 12, 1933 in New Haven, CT, the son of the late Morris Caplan and Diana (Weissman) Caplan Guttman. He graduated Hillhouse High School, 1951, Yale, 1955 and the University of Connecticut Law School, 1958. He was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court in 1965. Milton practiced law for more than 40 years in New Haven and was pleased that his practice is now led by his long time friend and partner, Geoffrey A. Hecht. He taught his family the importance of public service and civic engagement over many decades. He served in the Connecticut General Assembly between 1967-1971 as a member of the Judiciary Committee. Milton was active in local politics and community organizations and served on various corporate and non-profit boards. He was a long time and active member of Temple Beth Sholom in Hamden. After his retirement, Milton remained an avid reader and served as a literacy volunteer in the New Haven school system. Milton took up photography in high school, and it became a lifelong avocation. His pictures chronicle the lives of his family and friends as well as his love of travel, fishing and the outdoors. Milton was survived by wife of 57 years, Patricia (Stein) Caplan, his brother Lawrence E. Caplan (Helene), and three children, Deborah L. Caplan (John Heine), Mark A. Caplan (Linda) and David O. Caplan (Rose Joseph). He was blessed with seven wonderful grandchildren: Deanna Heine, Matthew, Hannah and Leah Caplan, and Jay, Reena and Thea Caplan. Milton was also survived by his in-laws and longtime travel companions, Stanley and Barbara Stein and many nieces and nephews. His family would like to thank Milton's friends and caregivers for their support during his illness. Funeral Services at Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Ave., Hamden, SUNDAY morning (TODAY) at 9:30 o'clock with Interment Services to follow at Beth Sholom Cemetery, Alling St., Hamden. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Milton's memory to the Israel Bond Fund or the Isaiah Fund (to feed the hungry) at Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06517. A Period of Mourning will be observed at the home of Mark & Linda Caplan, 35 Laurelwood Dr., Wallingford, Sunday 2p.m.-5p.m. & 6p.m.-8p.m., Monday, 2p.m.-5p.m. & 6p.m. - 8p.m. Funeral arrangements in care of Robert E. Shure Funeral Home, New Haven. www.shurefuneralhome.com