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| Philip Kaplan |
Mr. Kaplan and his brother, Sidney, acquired Northside Hardware in 1955 and grew the business into one of the most successful independent hardware stores in the country. He continued to work until almost his 90th birthday and developed numerous special friendships that endured over his entire life.
Mr. Kaplan was born July 5, 1925, the fifth and youngest child of Isaac and Fanny Kaplan. On Aug 13, 1943 he and the love of his life, Diane Pritz, went on their first date and an enduring love affair, partnership and friendship resulted in 73 years of marriage. They had three children, Gary, Robert and Janet.
The couple traveled extensively to all of the continents and Mr. Kaplan was always very curious and interested in everyone he knew and met. He was well known for his sense of humor and many would often seek him out for the latest joke.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Kaplan is survived by his son, Gary (Wendy); his daughter, Janet (Howard); two grandchildren, Erin Zeitler (Daniel) and Zachary Kaplan, and two great-grandchildren, Riley and Mason.
He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews along with many friends especially in Seattle, North Carolina, New York area and the Detroit area.
Contributions in his memory can be made to Detroit Institute of Arts, Birmingham Temple, or Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.
Final arrangements were entrusted to The Ira Kaufman Chapel.
