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Judah Kaplan

1934 - 2018

BORN

1934

DIED

2018

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Savannah, Georgia

Judah Kaplan Obituary

Judah "Jud" Kaplan, 84, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born July 7, 1934 in Bridgeport, CT, moved to New York, and lived in Savannah for the past 16 years. He graduated from Yale University in 1956 with a B.A. degree. After graduation he served as an alumni fundraiser. He was a member of the American Stock Exchange and the managing partner with M.L. Weiss and Company for over 50 years, and the coach for the American Stock Exchange basketball team for many years.

He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and loved by his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judie Weiss Kaplan, son, Ronald J. Kaplan (Jane Kor), daughter, Marjorie Lynn Felser (Paul), grandchildren, Mya Leigh Felser and Jake Jay Felser, sister, Molly Hoagland, and many friends.

He was a member of Mickve Israel.

Graveside Service will be 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Bonaventure Cemetery.

The family will sit Shiva at 16 Pepper Bush Circle, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Remembrances may be made to the Yale Alumni Association.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Savannah Morning News on Oct. 2, 2018.

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October 3, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Jeremiah 29:11.

Fern and Lew Lowenfels

October 3, 2018

Dear Judie,
It was with great sadness that we read of Jud's death. Our thoughts are with you and your family. You have always been special to us.
Fern and Lew Lowenfels

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2:30 p.m.

Bonaventure Cemetery

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Pepper Bush Circle

GA

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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406

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