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We Love & Miss You Shawn.
Colleen Blasi
June 29, 2025 | Brick, NJ | Family
Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Homes - Brick
Brick, New Jersey
Oct 16, 1984 – May 29, 2025
Shawn Kaplan, of Brick, New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday May 29, 2025.
Born in Brick NJ, Shawn lived a life full of excitement and was always surrounded by the love of his family and longtime friends. He shared his life with his beloved fiancé, Samantha Finkel and was the proud father of two beautiful sons, Jameson and Rocco Kaplan, who were the light of his life.
Shawn had a deep passion for sports. A lifelong fan of the New York Jets and Mets, he could talk for hours about games, stats, and favorite players. Whether watching, playing, or just talking sports, it was one of his greatest joys.
He was a dedicated employee of Earle Construction, where he not only contributed his hard work and skill but also built strong, lasting friendships that meant the world to him.
Shawn is survived by his mother, Karen Martenson; his sons, Jameson and Rocco Kaplan, his Fiancé Samantha Finkel; his siblings, Michael Kaplan and his wife Krystal, Kathleen Lang and her husband Bob and Christopher Mays and his wife Tonya; his aunts, Colleen Mays, Anita Mays and her partner Allan, Kelly Shepard and her husband Walter; his uncles, David Mays and his wife Jackie, Patrick Mays, Raymond Mays and his wife Georgina along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews who all loved him deeply and will miss him dearly.
In lieu of flowers, donations are kindly requested to a GoFundMe account that has been set up in support of his two sons.
Services will be held at Colonial Funeral Home on Route 88 in Brick, NJ on Thursday, June 5 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers contributions made to the Shawn Kaplan GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-shawn-kaplan would be deeply appreciated.
Shawn’s spirit, laughter, and “squinty” smiles will never be forgotten.
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Sending heartfelt love and prayers to all of Shawn’s loved ones. May he rest in peace.
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Shawn the times we shared on vacations will never be forgotten. The laughs we had at parties, canoeing, swimming or just dinner are things I will always remember. Upstate New York trip when you kept saying you were thirsty Uncle Dave said wait and you past out. The time we were going to Florida on vacation and you know what happened when I brought you and Eric into the bathroom on Georgia lol I love you and you will always be in my heart.
Always
Aunt Jackie
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I am in such disbelief hearing this, all the times I was around you the room lit up when you walked in. I’m gonna miss you, please say hello to my mom and dad. Love you
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Shawn I'm In Disbelief. My Heart Is Shattered. You Were Always The Life Of The Party . You Had Away Of Making Everyone Laugh. I'll Miss Your Smile, Your Laugh , You Stopping By My Job, Showing Off Your New Ink. Which I Loved.. You Never Called Me Aunt Colleen It Was Always Hey Coll. I Would Always Call You Larry. I'm Missing You Already. I Love You Larry!
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