Richard K. Kaplan

Richard K. Kaplan, originally from Little Flower Parish, after marriage moved to the Beverly neighborhood. During the last 25 years Rich has resided primarily in Orland Park, IL and Marco Island, FL. Rich succumbed to a rapid decline from Metastatic Bone Cancer during the last few months and for the last 5 weeks was under hospice care at his home in Illinois. Born 10/8/1944 to Jack and Ellen Jane (nee Thomas) Kaplan. Rich was pre-deceased by both his parents and Baby Sister Judith Kaplan. Devoted husband since 5/13/1967 to Eileen (nee Haugh) Kaplan; Loving father of Kevin (Marylynne, nee Fitzgerald) Kaplan and Karen (Carl) Cozen; Proud Papa of Grace Fitzgerald and Kennedy Fitzgerald Kaplan and Courtney Lynn (fiancé Justin Marshall), Kaylee Eileen and Cooper Joseph Cozen; Beloved Brother of Jane Ellen (Richard) Phelan and Dear Brother-In-Law, Uncle and Friend to many. Rich was very involved in all things Marco Island, including the Chamber of Commerce, Christmas Island Style, etc., and the Rotary Club of Marco Island Sunrise. Rich was very close to many childhood friends who, together in their teen years, formed the Highlanders S.A.C., originally from 79th and Wood Streets in the Little Flower neighborhood of Chicago. Rich was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked for many years after leaving the Army in the liquor industry as well as the food business. Rich and Eileen were very involved in St. John Fisher Parish, in the Beverly neighborhood during the years they lived there and were raising Kevin and Karen, including the yearly Fisher Fest Fundraiser. Rich was a Super Fan to all his grandchildren in their sports and activities played throughout grammar school, High School and College.
The Kaplan Family wishes to thank the staff of Palos Northwestern Hospice, especially Nurse, Regina and CNA, Heidi, from hospice, as well as the Veteran's Administration who provided additional caregivers during Rich's time in hospice care. Our loving and sincere thanks to Amy Rascop for the friendship and respectful care she provided to Rich and the entire Kaplan Family during this time.
Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Funeral Tuesday 10:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge to St. John Fisher Church, 10235 S. Fairfield Ave., Mass 11:00 a.m.; A live stream of the Mass can be viewed via this link: https://www.asimplestreaming.com/rkkaplan; Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Palos Northwestern Hospice or the American Cancer Society in Rich's name. For Funeral Info 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.