Julian W. Caplan

Julian W., 94, of West Orange, passed away September 13, 2017. Loving husband of the late Kathryn M. Caplan (2012). Caring father of Nancy Dow and husband Jerry Hochman, Jonathan Caplan and wife Michele, Patricia Dow and husband Thomas Vultee, and Stuart Caplan and wife Barbara. Adored grandfather of David Hochman, Daniel Caplan, Courtney Seale, Ffej Caplan, Tristan Caplan, and Sarina Caplan. Beloved great-grandfather of six great-grandchildren. Julian is survived by many cherished nieces and nephews. Born in Houston, Texas, Julian moved and lived in West Orange for many years. Before his retirement, Julian was an Adjunct Professor at the Borough of Manhattan Community College where he taught Business Communications. He was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair. Julian was not only an activist at Green Hill Senior Living, but in life. He was a Mark Twain impersonator and a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan. Everyone was touched by his loving kindness. Donations can be made in Julian's memory to Green Hill Senior Living, 103 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 or the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church Street, Montclair, New Jersey 07042. Arrangements were entrusted with Gaita Memorial Home, Little Falls.