Barry Kaplan

We miss you every day, Barry. But somehow, someway you still feel close. I love to hear your laugh in all 3 of your sons and now sometimes even in your grandsons - your continuing legacy. All your boys are bright, brave and beautiful just like you - we will see you again and until then, stay close Daddy Daddy. Love you.

My Dad inspired so naturally. He thought of life as grandiose game, where the rules were meant to be reimagined. He always made me feel protected and loved. He comforted with his big laugh and light hearted perspective when I thought I had made mistakes. I trusted his council and always knew I would have his financial support and acceptance. He gave me freedom to choose life for myself, and I am beyond grateful to be raised by such virtues. I truly hope that I have downloaded his blueprint...

My Dad could always take a serious or not so serious situation and provide a bit of humor and levity. He is with me every step I take and is missed with a smile and a sadness.

How do you say good bye to a friend / brother/ confident of 65 years. You can't ! He will always be a part of me. Words can not express the loneliness felt knowing that I won't be able to talk to my lifelong companion. Tiers that are shed are for the ones he left behind. Sleep well my brother.

For 65 years of the closest friendship in which we shared everything, could a Jew and a Lebanese pull this off ? Very successfully! Unfortunately, words on an Obituary Page cannot convey the deep emotional heartbreak, loneliness, tears and a complete sense of loss to a person so influential in my life. I sincerely expect that that our lifetime experiences could never be duplicated. The despair I fell is my own as we know that Barry is in a better place. I truly loved him and his and his...

Barry was a role model to live life to the Max!