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1946
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2022
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Mitchell Beck Obituary
10/02/1946 - 05/08/2022
Dr. Mitchell A. Beck "Mitch" passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, from complications of Covid at Midstate Medical Center on May 8, 2022. He was born on October 2, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Bernard and Ida (Kravis) Beck. Predeceased by his first wife, Carol "Jeannie" Beck, he is survived and will be deeply missed by his wife, Marla (Steinbach) Beck; his son, Benjamin (Sarah) Beck; his daughter, Michele "Shelly" (Todd) Rudoy; his stepdaughter, Michelle (Brian) Lakin; and his beloved brother, Dr. Brian (Anne) Beck. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, James, Craig, and Zachary Beck, Jordan and Dylan Rudoy; and 3 step-grandchildren, Shayna, Jacob, and Aaron Lakin.
Mitch received his Bachelor and Master's degrees from Eastern Michigan University and his doctorate from Wayne State University. During his lengthy career in the field of Special Education, he taught emotionally disturbed youth, ran both a day treatment program and a residential facility, and served as a Professor at various colleges. He concluded his career as a Professor and Chair of the Special Education Department at Central Connecticut State University where he earned the title of Professor Emeritus. Mitch lived life to the fullest and loved racquetball, bowling, working out, teaching, reading, dog-sledding, traveling, and volunteering in Israel, but his greatest passion was his family. We were all blessed to have him in our lives.
Funeral Services will be held at Temple Beth Sholom,1809 Whitney Ave., Hamden, on THURSDAY morning May 12th at 10:30. All are asked to wear masks. Burial will be in the Beth Sholom sec of Walnut Grove Cemetery, 817 Old Colony Rd. Meriden. Shiva will be Observed at 25 Hamden Hills Dr. Unit 19, Hamden on Thursday 6-8:30 p.m., Saturday from 8:30-10 p.m., and Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m. The Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, New Haven is in care of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517; Life Space Crisis Intervention c/o Signe Whitson, 226 Landis Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740 or a charity of one's choice. To sign an online registry book or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.shurefuneralhome.com.
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Dr. Donna Riter
May 23, 2022
So deeply sorry to hear of Mitch's passing. I just caught up to my emails today and sorry to see that I missed his service. He was such a delight to know and I enjoyed some very interesting conversations with him at our LSCI conferences. I am shocked by his passing and know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My sincere condolences to his family.
Donna Riter
Ernie Pancsofar
May 23, 2022
Mitch was a caring, considerate colleague with whom I worked at Central Connecticut State University. I valued our friendship and time together and admired the way in which he interacted with his students to provide them tools to work with students with significant behavioral and emotional disabilities.
Steve Jibben
May 16, 2022
I was on the wrestling team at MacMurray College. In 1983-1984 season Mac decided not to hire a coach. Dr Beck and Matt Lambert stepped forward and volunteered to lead the team. Without him taking that challenge, we would not have been able to have a team that year. I still have a mental image of him at practice in a starting wrestling pose since he would participate during practice. Still brings a smile to my face! I was honored to know him for that short time. He was a neat man.
Paula Leifer
May 16, 2022
Dear Marla,
Lyon and I were saddened to learn of Mitch´s death. We only met him a few times but really enjoyed his warmth and good humor, as well as the obvious fact that the two of you were so in love with each other. As a school social worker, I of course especially appreciated the fact that he taught special education. What a blessing that the two of you were able to enjoy so much travel and good living together, as well as blending your two families into a truly large and beautiful clan. I hope that their support will be a comfort during this most difficult time. Our sincere condolences to you and the family.
Love,
Paula
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Memorial Events
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May
12
Funeral service
10:30 a.m.
Temple Beth Sholom
1895 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT
May
12
Shiva
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
25 Hamden Hills Dr. Unit 19
25 Hamden Hills Dr. Unit 19, Hamden, CT
May
14
Shiva
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
25 Hamden Hills Dr. Unit 19
25 Hamden Hills Dr. Unit 19, Hamden, CT
May
15
Shiva
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
25 Hamden Hills Dr. Unit 19
25 Hamden Hills Dr. Unit 19, Hamden, CT
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Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, Inc.543 George Street, New Haven, CT 06511
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