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Stephen Cypen Obituary
May 29, 1944 - February 6, 2022
Miami Beach, Florida - Stephen Cypen, 77, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2022. Born on May 29, 1944, in St. Petersburg, Florida, Steve grew up on Miami Beach and graduated from Miami Beach Senior High, University of Florida and University of Miami Law School. Steve was a brilliant lawyer, practicing law on Miami Beach for over fifty years and serving as President of the Miami Beach Bar Association. He earned two Board Certifications during his career, first as a marital and family lawyer and then as a specialist in city, county and local government law. Steve was the Town Attorney of Surfside for over thirty years and represented over fifty governmental pension boards around the State of Florida. He wrote and published a monthly newsletter that was distributed to over a thousand lawyers and government officials. Steve's dedication to the law, however, was only part of a life-long dedication to helping people, especially the less-fortunate. In this regard, Steve followed the example of his late parents, Irving and Hazel Cypen. Steve was a leader in charitable and civic pursuits, serving as Chairman of the Board of Miami Jewish Health Systems, President of the Jerome A. Yavitz Charitable Foundation, of Miami Beach Kiwanis Club and of Miami Beach Civic League. He was also involved in numerous other charitable organizations and was recently inducted into the Miami Beach Senior High School Hall of Fame. His philanthropy touched and improved the lives of so many within the South Florida community and beyond. Steve will always be remembered for his intelligence, his quick wit and sense of humor, and his deep devotion and loyalty to family and friends. Steve is survived by his wife, Arlyn; two children, Jennifer Kaplan and Leslie (Peter) Diamond; four grandchildren, Benjamin Kaplan, Annabel Kaplan, Lila Diamond and Izzy Diamond; four siblings, Bonnie C. Epstein, Wayne (Nicole) Cypen, Tad Cypen, and Myles (Tony Rodriguez); and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Steve's doctors, Carlos Singer and Peter Segall, as well as his care-givers, Keith Brown, Joshua Hinds and David Rich. A private funeral service was held. Due to COVID-19, no shiva will be held. The family suggests contributions in Steve's memory be made to Miami Jewish Health Systems Foundation, www.miamijewishhealth.org/giving Arrangements by Levitt-Weinstein Blasberg-Rubin-Zilbert Memorial Chapel (305) 932-2700
Memories and Condolences
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Leslie Feldman
February 27, 2022
Steve was one of the finest men I have known. Sincerest condolences to Arlyn and the family.
Rita Soffer
February 21, 2022
Please accept my deepest sympathy
Jo-Ann & Jerry Young
February 15, 2022
Wr are thinking of you at this time and send our deepest condolences to your whole family.
Joanne Miller Eisman
February 14, 2022
Deepest sympathies to Arlyn, Jennifer and Leslie, and family. Have thought about you so many times through the years, and the wonderful special memories we all shared, in Ivry and Florida. I am so saddened to learn of Steve's passing. He was such a special, incredible, smart, funny man and I feel so blessed to have known him. Sending love and hugs to all of you. Joanne Miller (& Harley Eisman, Oren, Samantha & Michelle)
Joanne Don
February 13, 2022
Dear Arlyn and Family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Burgess Chambers
February 11, 2022
Steve was extremely generous with his guidance and advice, as I began my pension consulting career 34 years ago. His kindness and steady hand will always be remembered. He was a fine pension attorney who advanced all local governmental pension systems in Florida. In doing so, Steve protected the future of city employees and first responders.
Marsha Elser
February 11, 2022
My most sincere condolences to Arlyn and the family.
jeffry abrams
February 10, 2022
He was a great and well-respected man. There weren't and aren't many like him. He will be sorely missed. Much love and condolences to the entire family.
Dave Williams
February 9, 2022
To the Cypen Family, I hope your sadness turns to joy knowing that heaven is a better place having Steve now.
Steve in his professional life helped thousands of police and fire personnel, active, retired, directly and indirectly. As the plan administrator for the Hollywood Police Retirement System I saw it first hand. Steve served from 1969 to 2016. Our Plan and its membership are better because of Steve.
But beyond the title of Board Attorney, Steve was a true friend. He was always there to help out in any situation good or bad.
I stayed in touch with Steve since his departure and he always loved to hear about the most recent cases, and he always had our back.
Until I hear his quick wit again.... peace be with you my friend. You are sorely missed.
Dick Brickman
February 9, 2022
Steve was one of the smartest pension attorneys I ever met. He helped in so many ways to make the Hollywood Police Pension plan one of the best in the state of Florida. When someone would ask any question about pensions Steve had the answer. Will miss him RIP .
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