RITA KAPLAN

RITA KAPLAN

RITA KAPLAN Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 1, 2020.
KAPLAN--Rita J., 92, wife of the late Stanley H. Kaplan. Mother of Susan B. Kaplan, Nancy Kaplan Belsky, and Paul Alan Kaplan (deceased). Grandmother to Scott Kaplan Belsky, Gila Belsky Modell, and Julie Kaplan Belsky. Great-grandmother to Chloe, Miles, and Poppy Roizen Belsky, passed away peacefully from Alzheimer's on April 27, 2020. Devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grand- mother. Skilled psychiatric social worker. Served as Vice-President of The Rita J. and Stanley H. Kaplan Family Foundation. Was a humanitarian propelled by philanthropic purpose to promote social justice and support the arts. Was an impassioned activist for the rights of LGBTQ. Donations may be made in Rita's memory to the Jewish Museum for Memory Loss Programs, to the Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services for Jewish Community Services, or to a charity of your choice.

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Alice B Morgan

May 26, 2020

have fond memories of Rita and am sorry to learn of her loss. She was my cousin.

Simone Taylor

May 3, 2020

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving

Alice Morgan

May 2, 2020

Although we have long been out of touch, I remember Rita well and am sorry to hear of her death. She was my first cousin.

Ezra Millsteiin

April 29, 2020

I had the distinct pleasure of working with Rita for years at JBFCS' Kaplan House. Her commitment and sensitivity were unparalleled.

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