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Steven Floman Obituary

Steven Floman
Steven Floman passed away on January 7, 2024, with his wife of 57 years, Susan, by his side. He was 81 years old. Steve was born in New Haven, Connecticut on June 24,1942, the son of Lillian and Benjamin Floman. He graduated from Yale University in 1964, the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1967 and obtained a Master's of Science and Taxation from the University of New Haven in 1985.
Throughout his 50+ year career in the law, Steve was always committed to helping the underdog, including those who could not afford counsel and the elderly. Steve was widely recognized for his commitment to pro bono - in 1995 and 1997 by the Connecticut Bar Association, and again in 2017 as a Half-Century Honoree at the Connecticut Bar Association's Celebrate Stars event. Steve was also committed to teaching and mentoring those around him, teaching business law and evidence for many years as an adjunct professor at the University of New Haven, and volunteering as an Attorney Trial Referee and Arbitrator for the Connecticut state court system.
Beyond his many professional achievements, Steve was a wonderful and dedicated friend. He remained close to his Hillhouse and Yale classmates, participating in weekly Zoom calls with many. He was an avid Yale sports fan, agonizing over every football and basketball loss, and cheering with abandon when Yale won. He lived for his Boston Red Sox. He loved being silly, and could often be found singing (off-key) and dancing to whatever music happened to be playing. And he was ever the intellectual, taking courses at Yale long after he retired, even if it meant sneaking into the lecture halls to do so.
But what mattered most to Steve was family. He was a dedicated husband for 57 years to his wife Susan, who he started dating in high school. He was a loving father to his daughter Betsy and her husband Scott (Fishbone), and his son Jonathan. He was a beloved brother to Gerry Floman. And most of all, he was the incredibly proud grandfather to his six grandchildren, Lucas, Alex, Kate, Sebastian, Cameron and Caroline. His greatest pleasure in life was spending time with them, goofing around, learning about their interests, and trying to instill in them his love of New York Times crossword puzzles. His legacy will live on forever in each of them.
Funeral services will be held at Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, 543 George Street, New Haven on Wednesday, morning January 10th at 11:00 a.m., with Interment Services to follow at Beth Israel Cemetery, 855 Derby Milford Rd., Orange. Shiva will be held at the Floman's home, 84 Hillside Avenue, Milford on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m, Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Donations in Steve's memory, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (https://www.jdrf.org/), Merkel cell.org (https://merkelcell.org) or the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation (https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/). To sign an online registry book or to leave a Message of condolence, please visit; www.shurefuneralhome.com.

Published by The New Haven Register on Jan. 8, 2024.

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peter evans

January 2, 2025

I grew up next door to the Flomans on Central Ave from 0-5. I knew him for 78 yrs. plus. He was a great man , father, grandfather, husband, lawyer, runner-he touched all the boxes! May his soul rest in peace.

Madelen Drew

October 22, 2024

Dear Floman´s Family. We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Attorney Floman. Attorney Floman was very professional and dedicated to us as his clients. We offer our most sincere condolences to Mrs. Floman and the entire family. Thomas and Madelen Drew

Andrea B Robinson

January 19, 2024

Dear Susan, So sorry about Steve´s passing. He was such a good guy..so much a part of our lives growing up. With love, Andrea

Theresa Gamberdella

January 12, 2024

My Husband Anthony was Steve´s barber (Barber of Westville) for many, many years, and Steve was our Lawyer/friend over the years. Such a gracious gentleman. Sending our sympathy to the entire Floman family, he will surely be missed.
Anthony & Theresa Gamberdella

Emily and Pepper

January 10, 2024

Steve was our touchstone - always there, always good, always kind. He's been with us so long, he was almost one of "the girls". Love and condolences to Susan and the Floman family.

james brownstein

January 10, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Steve was a wonderful guy, excellent lawyer and great neighbor. He will certainly be missed. We apologize for missing the service as we just learned of Steve's passing.
Jim and Michele Brownstein

Jeff

January 10, 2024

Goodbye Steverino, roommate and pal, advisor and stabilizer, role model. O, the void.

Jane Galvin Tamarkin

January 10, 2024

Dear Susan and family: my husband Stan and I went to the funeral this morning. It was very moving: Steve was described so beautifully by his children and grandchildren. Our hearts go out to you all -- Love, Janie Galvin Tamarkin and Stan Tamarkin

Gretchen Desciose

January 10, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Steve was a wonderful person and will be missed by so many. Love from Gretchen and family

Debra Carroll

January 10, 2024

My condolences to the Floman family The few times I met Steven and Sue ( yes they were always together ). Steven was kind and welcoming . Wishing you peace
Debra Carrol

Arlene (Rosen) Miller

January 9, 2024

Dear Susan:
To you and your family please accept my deepest condolences.
Arlene

Gail Lettick

January 9, 2024

Dear Susan,
I am so very sorry for your loss of Steven! I send you my heartfelt condolences.
Sincerely,
Gail (Rosenfield) Lettick

carol and peter evans

January 9, 2024

So sorry for your loss; he was a wonderful man. I knew him all my life since we were next door neighbors on Central Ave. He was kind, sincere, a pillar in the community, a great father, grandfather and loving husband! He will be missed. Love Carol and Peter

The Fischer Family

January 9, 2024

To the Floman Family,
We are very sadden to learn of the passing away of Steven. He helped me and my brothers and sister guide us through the process of closing my mother and father's estate. He was a very kind and passionate for which we are forever grateful. Our condolences and payers go out to all of you.

Norm Adams

January 9, 2024

For the past 67 years, I couldn´t have had a better friend. RIP, Woody.

Camille

January 9, 2024

Although we had not met your husband I am sorry to learn about your husbands passing.
Sincere condolences to you & your family.
Your neighbor,
Camille

PAUL M RUDEN

January 9, 2024

The world has lost another good man. Steve and I were roommates at Yale, a bit of an odd couple at first. He was a New Haven "townie" and I was a Memphis know-nothing. Steve proved to be one of the kindest people I have ever known and we have remained friends all these 63 years. His obituary tells the story of what a warm human being he was. I will miss him.

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January 9, 2024

Atty. Floman was everything in his obituary n more.
Wonderful lawyer n friend.
Will miss his advice n friendship.
Donald and Joan Allen
Mfd, Ct.

Andrew Knott

January 8, 2024

Steve was the type with whom you did not even have to do business on a handshake; your word was all that was needed. He was the type who looked for the person sitting alone at a bar function and then plop himself next to him, even if he knew everyone else in the room, just so that person did not feel alone. I always learned something from him every time we spoke-usually of much greater import than law. His very existence made you a better person. He will be missed.

Barbara DinnersteinStein

January 8, 2024

There are no words for this tragedy. We met at Sheridan and have been friends ever since. He was the glue that kept our Hillhouse class together. He was one of a kind, and loved by all of us. I live in Wilmington, Delaware and wish I could be there, but I´ll be there in spirit. Sending love to Susan and all of the family.
Barbara Dinnerstein Stein

John Vigliotti

January 8, 2024

To the Floman family,

My deepest condolences on Steven's passing.

I have fond memories of the entire Floman family during my tenure at Sheridan Middle School.

Friendly, kind and giving are just a few words that remind me of Steven and his family during the Sheridan years.

Please know that the Floman family will remain in my daily thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,

John Vigliotti
Sheridan - 1981-94
NHPS Retired

Karen & Albert deCant

January 8, 2024

We are shocked and saddened to hear of Steve's passing. He was so kind, and generous with his time, and in spirit. And it'll be my fondest memory listening to him proudly relate (with a twinkle in his eye) how he sneaked into Yale lecture halls to pursue classes and subjects he was interested in.
Our deepest condolences to Sue and his family.

Karen and Al deCant

Tony and Kathryn Sirico

January 8, 2024

Susan - Tony and I are so surprised and sad to read of your husbands passing. He sounds like a very special person with all of his accomplishments and caring soul. May your family and the fabulous memories be of comfort.

Anita Kaplowe Sabatino

January 8, 2024

So sorry to read of your loss of Steven. May his memory be a blessing.

Remy Zimmermann

January 8, 2024

I´m so sorry to hear of Steve´s death. I´ve known him since high school and in the New Haven legal community. He was a great guy - warm, friendly, very smart - and an excellent lawyer. My condolences to Susan, their children and their grandchildren.

Judy Holbrook

January 8, 2024

To a wonderful cousin. A kind and gentle person who instilled the best in people. Judy and David Holbrook

Bonnie Goldberg

January 8, 2024

Steven left a legacy of being a "mensch," a good guy, a great friend, a caring community leader, a loving family father, husband, grandfather. May his memory ever be for a blessing.

Gerry Kahn

January 8, 2024

Steve was as kind and steady as any man I knew. At the same time his curiosity, humor, and intelligence made him a marvelous friend and companion.

His memory will be a blessing, but oh how we will miss him.

charles b price jr.

January 8, 2024

Steve was a dear friend and colleague who helped my family immensely over many years. I am shocked and saddened by his sudden passing. He will be missed.

Myron Genel

January 8, 2024

Steve was our friend, attorney and for many years running partner. He will be missed!.

Myron "Mike" Genel

frances grodzinsky

January 8, 2024

Shocked and saddened to hear of Steve´s death. We send love and condolences to you all and hold you in our hearts. Fran and Steve Grodzinsky

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