PHILIP "PHIL" KAPLAN

KAPLAN, PHILIP 'PHIL', Adoring husband to Rosalyn "Mickey" Kaplan and the proud father to Ellen Kaplan, Dale Kaplan-Stein and Robert Kaplan, Philip 'Phil' Kaplan, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2015, in Miami, Florida. He was born on August 31, 1921, in Brooklyn, New York to Frank and Rebecca Kaplan. Phil is survived by Dale (Robert) and their children, Sara and Gracie; Robert (Shannon) and their children, Jake and Claire. He is preceded in his passing by his beloved daughter, Ellen. He was a World War II Veteran, University of Florida football player-1942, University of Miami Football Player-1946 and Pittsburgh Steelers-1947, and the founder of the UM Football Alumni Club. The grave side funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Nebo (5505 NW 3rd Street, Miami, FL 33126). Shiva will be held after the service at the home of Beth and Mitchell Mandler, 13920 SW 72 Ct., Miami, FL. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Francis Pet Care Clinic, a non-profit free clinic for the pets of the homeless, founded by his daughter Dale, donations can be made by visiting stfrancispetcare.org.