Marvin H. Lapuk

1931 - 2021

Marvin H. Lapuk (Marv) was born March 27, 1931, in Hartford, CT., and died at home in Avon on December 12, 2021, after heroic battles against Alzheimer's Disease and cancer. He was the son of the late Sarah (Israel) and David Lapuk and the stepson of Birdie (Mazur) Lapuk. He was predeceased by his younger brother Seymour. Marv leaves his wife of 57 years, Sara, children Steven Lapuk of West Hollywood, CA, Karen Lapuk (Eric Apgar) of Mansfield and grandson David Apgar. Marv suffered the catastrophic loss of his mother and brother at the Hartford Circus Fire July 6, 1944, which he survived. Despite this early trauma Marv was a gentle, kind and honest man, loved by all of us who had the privilege of knowing him. He developed fast friendships throughout his life, often referring fondly to his skiing, golfing, racquet ball and paddle tennis partners as his "guys." He was a fine athlete and continued to enjoy racquet sports and golf well into his 80's. His peers recognized his abilities by selecting him as a leader from an early age. At UCONN he was president of his fraternity. Marv remained an avidly devoted UCONN basketball fan and had season tickets to the men's and women's games for years. (It was only fitting that his beloved David was born in March, 1999, when UCONN won both NCAA basketball championships.) He was the treasurer of the CT Association of Attorneys-CPA and was on the Board of Directors of the Hartford Hospital Association. While a Jaycee he was a chairman of the Traveler's Golf Tournament (ICO, 1966). In 2003 he was honored by the Jaycee Past President's Association with the Ralph Hart Award for dedicated service. One of his proudest accomplishments was serving as the chairman of the national American Golf Sponsor's Committee. He was on the founder's committee for the Simsbury Farms Golf Course and helped develop the Mountain Farms Homeowner's Association in Simsbury. At the Golf Club of Avon where he belonged for 35 years he served on the Board of Directors. After serving in the US Army as a first lieutenant, Marv used the GI Bill to attend the UCONN Law School at night, working as an accountant by day. He passed the CPA and CT Bar Exams within 3 months of each other and began his law practice with the Hons. Norris O'Neill and Joseph Steinberg. He maintained close connections with many of his subsequent partners as the firm expanded and merged and served as the managing partner of Levy and Droney, PC, for several years. He was a natural mentor to several appreciative young firm members and was honored by the CT Bar Association after 50 years of membership in 2007. When Marv retired he became an active golf and paddle tennis member at Farmington Woods where he developed wonderful relationships with a new set of "guys." He was supported and loved by his Farmington Woods bowling buddies, who showed him unerring kindness and patience through his final seasons. Sadly, the pandemic kept him isolated from the social contact that nourished him. Marv was comforted and cared for through the end stages of his illnesses by the wonderful Hospice team from Hartford Healthcare at Home, especially his case manager, Kathleen, and his aide, Maria. His daily care was managed compassionately and competently by ComForCare's aide-in-chief, Vinnie, and his nights were watched over by the kind and tireless Anthony. Marv's family is infinitely grateful to all his caregivers. The family requests that donations designated in Marv's memory be made to The National Processing Center, Alzheimer's Association-CT, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090-6011. A private service was held at graveside. There are no calling hours.