Service Information
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service
Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights
Shiva Information
Shiva Information
The Family will be receiving calls of condolence at:
The Kaplan Residence
2501 Lawson Glen
Glenview, Illinois 60026
Sunday following the service until 8 PM
Monday 5 PM – 9 PM
Shiva Coordinator- Randi Berger 773-742-2702
If you would like to contribute to the shiva
Venmo: randi-shivaladies
Zelle: shivaladies@gmail.com
please put Kaplan in the notes
Contributions
The Alzheimer’s Association
http://www.alz.org
Obituary
A devoted husband of 62 wonderful years to Hannah, the love of his life – to her, he was and will always be “My Davey.”
David was the cherished son of the late Charles and Belle Kaplan and much-loved brother of the late Gary Kaplan.
He was a proud and adoring father of Marcy (Eric Gold) Kaplan Gold and Heidi (Barry Roth) Rubin, and a deeply loved “Papa” to Brandon (Jennifer) Rubin, Cameron (Claire) Rubin, Maya Rubin, Hadley and Gabrielle Gold. David was also an adored “Great-Papa and Papa D” to Asher Rubin, and a loving uncle to Rebecca (Eric) Guthman and Bianca Kaplan.
A self-made man whose life was rooted in devotion to his family, David was the president and co-founder, alongside Herbert and Louis Wolf, of American Automotive Parts, Inc. He built a successful career while never losing sight of what mattered most – his loved ones.
David lived a life filled with close friendships, deep family bonds, and unwavering loyalty. He was admired for his kindness, strength, and generosity, and he will forever live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Memorial donations in his honor to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org. Chapel service, Sunday, November 16, 2025; 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. To attend the service via live stream, shiva information and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org (847) 255-3520.
Guest Book & Memories
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November 16th, 2025
We loved being with David and of course, with Hannah. Golf trips, dinners, golf and get togethers. He was funny, a loyal friend and loved his family to the nth degree. He will be dearly missed.
Love,
Suzanne & Terry
~Suzanne & Terry Engel
~Friends, Boynton Beach, Fl
November 16th, 2025
David and my Dad taking me my sister Susan Marcy and Heidi by limo to Atlantic City to see Frank Sinatra. Somehow we girls were sitting front and center at the show while David and my Dad went to play craps. Who else could get Frank to babysit ❤️
~Terri Shulman
~Friend, Montclair NJ
November 16th, 2025
To Hannah,David and the children we spent many vacations together and I look forward to seeing you all when you get to Florida so I can hug you all. Remember our Thanksgiving in Palm Springs and the next one in Wayne,New Jersey and New York City going to theaters, restaurants, sightseeing with all our children. Golfing all over. I could go on and on. I hope David meets Larry in Heaven. I love yolu all. Love from my children Terri, Susan and Charles too..
~Carole Shulman
~Dearest friendds for aver 50 years, From New Jersey and then Florida
November 16th, 2025
David, Hannah, Marcy & Heidi have always been family. David was always a joy to be around. He will be greatly missed. Sadly, Joe and I are not back in Illinois until Monday evening and won’t be at the memorial. The family will be in our thoughts. Much love, Gary Gassman & Joe Thomas
~Gary Gassman
~Friend, Deerfield, IL
November 15th, 2025
I have a special place in my heart for Hannah and David having known them since I was 12. As one of Marcy’s best friends I have so many memories of celebrations, good times and great food shared with David. He will be missed . May his memory be a blessing to all. 💜
~Jill and Kevin Hill
~Friend, Boca Raton FL
November 15th, 2025
Sending our love, thoughts and prayers to a wonderful family. David will be missed, may his memory be a blessing.
~Debbie and Mark Zide
~Friend,
November 14th, 2025
Hannah and Analee go back to Jr High and high school. Always loved her mom’s mondel bread and have such fond memories of our friendship.
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear David. He was special.
~Analee and Joel Weisman
~Friend, Deerfield, Illinois
November 14th, 2025
David was one of a kind. So special in every way
He was strong and gentle. Generous and more generous to everyone who knew him. He was playful and just a fabulous man. If you knew him, you were a lucky person. Rest in peace, dear David. The world was a better place because of you. Much love always. Your memory will always be a blessing.
~BARBARA KALFEN HALEGUA
~Dear friend, Northbrook Illinois
November 14th, 2025
We have so many wonderful memories of David. He was an inspiration to so many. Wishing Hannah & their wonderful family our deepest sympathy. Love always, Micki & Alan Hirsch
~Micki &Alan Hirsch
~friends, Lincolnshire, lll.
November 14th, 2025
A life time of memories that will live within me forever! We will miss David dearly! Love you all!
~Bonnie Adler
~Friend, Glenview
November 14th, 2025
It was my please to know Dave (and Hannah) through Marv Gassman. Our times together as couples were filled with laughter and great stories. He was always generous; Dave leaves an amazing legacy. He will be missed.
~Phyllis Victorson
~Friend, Highland Park,IL
November 14th, 2025
David was a wonderful, giving , loving friend and great to be with until he was ready to get up and leave and then he was “shpilke boy.” He loved his Hannie and his girls and grandchildren and the great grandchild. He loved golf, hot dogs and everything Hannah cooked for him.
May his memory be for a blessing.
Sherry Fox
~Sherry Fox
~Friend, Delray Beach FL
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