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Raymond Kaplan Obituary

Kaplan, Raymond
93, of Sun Lakes, AZ, formerly of Boston, MA, passed away on May 7, 2011. Raymond was preceded in death by his son Eliot. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Helen, daughter Marsha (Kirk) Speicher, brother Phillip Kaplan, daughter-in-law Carol Kaplan, grandsons Eric, Brad, Scott & Jared, and great-grandchildren Lindsey Alice & Owen Eliot Kaplan. Services were held at Valley of the Sun Cemetery in Chandler, AZ. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 10, 2011.

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Howie Appel

May 15, 2011

My condolences to Cousin Helen. I knew you guys really well in the 50's and 60's when I lived in Needham and you lived in Newton. Since then you've kept us abreast of the Shufro activities through email. My memories of you and your family are etched in my memory. Try to keep in touch, Helen. Howie & Marla Appel, Lake Mary (Orlando), Florida

May 11, 2011

Marsha,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I have fond memories of him when I visited you in Arizona many years ago, You and your family are in my thoughts.

Fondly, Janice Martino (Pendleton) Riley

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