Caputo, Leonard "Mike"

Prominent Chattanooga Attorney Was U.S. Air Force Veteran

  • Saturday, May 19, 2018
Mike Caputo
Mike Caputo

Leonard "Mike" Caputo, loving husband, devoted father, affectionate “Popi” and tenacious criminal defense lawyer, went to his heavenly reward on May 18, 2018.

Born April 24, 1946 in Lansing, Mi., Mike was a graduate of Michigan State University and the University of Tennessee Law School.  He proudly served our country as a Captain in the United States Air Force. He was a prominent Chattanooga attorney.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Leah and Michael; step-son, Bill (Sheron) Smith; grandchildren, Ethan and Aidan Teague and Jackie Smith; along with numerous friends and admired colleagues.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, May 21, in the funeral home chapel with Minister Denny Howell officiating.  Interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Mike’s name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Please visit www.heritagechhattanooga.com to share words of comfort.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.    


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