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MARION KAPLAN Obituary

KAPLAN--Marion, Age 80, died peacefully on November 6, 2019 after a long illness. Predeceased by her husband Irwin of 48 years; survived by children Rachel (Adam) and Daniel (Karen); grandchildren Anna, Jacob and Esme; nieces and nephews; and many loving friends. A consummate New Yorker, she worked with labor unions, as a matrimonial lawyer and a philanthropist. She loved family life, gardening, literature, singing, theatre, travel and was a life-long advocate for women. She was a force of nature who expressed an unwavering love of life. Burial will be private and a public memorial will take place in Spring 2020, date and time to be announced.

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Published by New York Times on Nov. 11, 2019.

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Judy Joel Goldstein

March 25, 2020

Dear Danny and Rachel
We are so sorry to hear that your mom has died. We have so many happy memories of the years we shared with both your parents We
hold her dearly in our hearts
Deepest condolences
Much love
Judy Joel Goldstein

Jeannette Fleischer

November 11, 2019

Hello Rachel
I was so sorry to read of the death of your Mom. We first met just after our family moved to Freeport and she stopped by because she noted our swing set assuming same age kids.
She was a wonderful neighbor and friend.

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