Ralph Kaplan

FRAMINGHAM Ralph Kaplan, 90 , of Framingham, died Oct. 14, 2008. He was the loving husband of the late Elinor Kaplan for 59 years; beloved father of Neal of Atlanta, Steven and Leslie of Arroyo Grande, Calif., and Philip of Framingham; loving grandfather of Diane and Brian Jensen and David Kaplan; loving great-grandfather of Tyler Jensen; dear brother of Shirley Deletetsky of Framingham, Mickey and Ann Deletetsky of Auburn, Maine, and Beatrice and Gene Williams of Suitland, Md.; devoted brother-in-law of Herbert Rubin and Sandra Sklar of Newton; and was adored by many nieces and nephews. Graveside services are at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, Sunday, Oct. 19, at 10:45 a.m. Following services, the family will be at his residence until 9 p.m. Sunday and 1 to 5 p.m., Monday. Ralph graduated from Bentley College and worked for decades as an accountant. He served in the Pacific Theatre in the U.S. Army during World War II and was honorably discharged as a first sergeant. Ralph was a devoted volunteer at Jewish Family Services, St. Patricks Manor and Metro- West Medical Center for many years. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, or Jewish Family Services, 475 Franklin St., Suite 101, Framingham, MA 01701-4783. Arrangemenets are by Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors (www.brezniakrodman. com).