Philip Charles Kaplan

Philip Charles Kaplan, of Framingham, MA age 64 passed away on March 1, 2026. Beloved son of Ralph and Elinor (Rubin) Kaplan. Loving brother of Stephen and Neal. Philip graduated from Framingham North High School in 1979. Philip graduated from Bentley College in Waltham, MA. with a Bachelor of Science in Business Economic degree in 1983. He attended Boston College's graduate school of Business and received his JD degree from Suffolk Law in 1988. After several years of practicing bankruptcy law, he became a professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School and served as an adjunct professor at Bentley University. Philip was passionate about teaching and loved passing on his knowledge to his many students who had the good fortune to attend his classes.

A lifetime resident of Framingham, Philip was a devoted son and brother. He cared for his parents as they aged at home and was their provider and caregiver for many years. He considered that one of his best accomplishments. He loved dogs and will be sorely missed by Krystal, his latest canine companion. Philip served for many years on the Framingham Cultural Council.

Philip possessed a great deep voice and an irreverent sense of humor that ran in his family. He used both to great effect educating and entertaining his students, friends and family. He consistently achieved the highest rankings from his students in annual professor evaluations. He was tough, fair and informative in his style and the students and faculty recognized and responded positively.

Philip leaves behind his two brothers and their families: Stephen and Leslie Kaplan of Arroyo Grande, CA, their daughter Diane and her husband Brian Jensen and their son Tyler, their son David and his son Brady, Neal and his wife Peggy Morehouse of Sandy Springs, GA and their sons Edward Brandt Morehouse, his wife Lily Morehouse and daughter Avery and their son Christopher Morehouse, his wife Lindsay Morehouse and daughter Addison. Philip was very close to his many cousins, especially Amy Rubin, Susan Rubin Cipriani, Robert Rubin, Bruce Deletetsky and Philip Deletetsky.

Philip will be missed by his many friends, colleagues and family. In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated and no funeral service will be held. His ashes will be spread in a private ceremony, and a celebration of his life will be held in early May. For those interested in attending, please contact his brothers at PCKsnoopy@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, remembrance in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society or Suffolk Law School, Philip C. Kaplan Scholarship Fund.