David Kaplan Obituary
A devoted husband of 62 wonderful years to Hannah, the love of his life – to her, he was and will always be "My Davey."
David was the cherished son of the late Charles and Belle Kaplan and much-loved brother of the late Gary Kaplan.
He was a proud and adoring father of Marcy (Eric Gold) Kaplan Gold and Heidi (Barry Roth) Rubin, and a deeply loved "Papa" to Brandon (Jennifer) Rubin, Cameron (Claire) Rubin, Maya Rubin, Hadley and Gabrielle Gold. David was also an adored "Great-Papa and Papa D" to Asher Rubin, and a loving uncle to Rebecca (Eric) Guthman and Bianca Kaplan.
A self-made man whose life was rooted in devotion to his family, David was the president and co-founder, alongside Herbert and Louis Wolf, of American Automotive Parts, Inc. He built a successful career while never losing sight of what mattered most – his loved ones.
David lived a life filled with close friendships, deep family bonds, and unwavering loyalty. He was admired for his kindness, strength, and generosity, and he will forever live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Memorial donations in his honor to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org. Chapel service, Sunday, November 16, 2025; 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. To attend the service via live stream, shiva information and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org (847) 255-3520.
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