Richard K. Kaplan, 79, during the last 25 years,Rich has resided primarily in Orland Park, Illinois and Marco Island, Florida. Rich succumbed to a rapid decline from Metastatic Bone Cancer during the last few months and for the last five 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. Lovingfather of Kevin (Marylynne nee Fitzgerald) Kaplan and Karen (Carl) Cozen.
Proud Papa of Grace Fitzgerald and Kennedy Fitzgerald Kaplan and Courtney Lynn (fiancé JustinMarshall), Kaylee Eileen,and Cooper Joseph Cozen.
Beloved Brother of Jane Ellen (Richard)Phelan. DearBrother-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 a U.S. Army Veteran and worked for many years afterleaving the Army in the liquor industry as well as the food business.
Rich was a super fan to all his grandchildren in their sports andactivitiesplayed 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’sAdministration,who providedadditionalcaregivers during Rich’stimein hospice care.Our loving and sincere thanks to Amy Rascop for the friendship andrespectfulcare she provided to Rich and theentireKaplan Family during thistime.
In lieu of flowers, please send donationsto Palos Northwestern Hospice or the American Cancer Society in Rich’s name.
September 5, 2024, Coastal Breeze News
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