Dean Joel Casper

Norfolk – Dean Joel Casper, age 86, was born on August 22, 1939, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Jennie Goodman Casper and Israel Casper. He passed away on May 29, 2026, at Beth Abraham Homes.

He is survived by his partner, Anna Karp, and his children: Scott Casper, Tracy Casper Lang (Eric Lang) and Andrew Casper; his grandchildren, Audrey Lang, Emily Lang, and Oliver Lang. Also, his sister Carol Casper Kadanoff, his nieces and nephews Paula Kadanoff (Eric Wolfe) and Orion Kadawolfe; Allison Kadanoff; David Kadanoff (Annie Chartrand Kadanoff), as well as numerous cousins.

Dean was a toddler when his family moved from Brooklyn, N.Y., to his mother’s hometown in Portsmouth, Va. True to the smaller town traditions, he attended Green Street Elementary School and was taught by the beloved three teachers – Miss Downey, Miss Tea, and Miss Ernest. They are the same teachers who taught his mother and later his younger sister Carol. Dean graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Old Dominion College and began working in the retail market until he joined his father in the growing Abby Sales Company. Throughout his life, he lived and worked in the Tidewater area.

Retirement brought a great life filled with books, learning, and conversations. His sometimes gruff voice hid the loving man that he was. His health brought him to Beth Abraham Home, where he passed away in his sleep.

A graveside service was held at Gomley Chesed Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered to the family at hdoliver.com.
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