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George Kaplan Obituary
On Monday, November 27, George Kaplan, a beloved life partner and soccer coach, passed away. He was eighty-three. Born to Harry and Mamie Kaplan, George graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor of science and went on to become a lab specialist at Tottenville High School. While coaching the Tottenville High School girls soccer team, he met Gerry, who became his life partner. They were together for twenty-five years.
George loved measuring things, especially objects that were standards of measurement. He also loved sudoku puzzles and criticizing traffic violations.
He is survived by his partner, Gerry Barclay, his stepdaughter, Heather Barclay, his son, Gideon Kaplan, and his daughter, Elizabeth Kriesten. The memorial will be held on Monday, December 4, at 4-8pm. Scarpaci Funeral Home at 6389 Amboy Rd.
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Linda Revenson
December 19, 2024
George was a great friend for many, many years! I still miss him every day.
Patricia Mccarthy
December 4, 2023
Rest in peace all the souls of the faithful departed to the mercy pf God god rest in peace amen
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Alan Blanc
December 1, 2023
So sorry to hear that George passed away. He was so dedicated to all his Soccer players. They meant everything to him. May he rest in peace.
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Linda Revenson
November 29, 2023
Life will never be the same without George around to tease me, which he did every opportunity he had. He was a wonderful friend who will be missed dearly. My deepest sympathies & condolences go out to his family!
Paul McLaughlin
November 28, 2023
Rest in peace George
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