Kaplan, Kenneth E.
West Warwick, RI
Kaplan, Kenneth E., 79, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Susan (Darcy) Kaplan. Born and raised in Providence, a son of the late Nathan and Mary (Coppola) Kaplan, he had lived in West Warwick for 15 years, previously living in Cranston, and was a lifelong resident of RI.
He was a correctional officer at the ACI since 1982, retiring in 2015. Kenneth was a Viet Nam Marine veteran. He was a graduate of Mt Pleasant High School Class of 1965, a member of Foster Pine Tree Gun Club, a former member of Temple Emanu-El, and earned a business degree from Roger Williams University.
Devoted father of Kendra Kaplan and her friend, Dr. Daniel Collins, of West Warwick, RI, Leanne Kaplan and her husband, Jhon Wood, of Johnston, RI, and Sherry Kaplan of West Warwick, RI. Loving grandfather of Woody.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Shiva will be observed in private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.
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Dear Kendra & Family, I’m so sorry for your loss of your dear Father. Meeting him at the home in Coventry where my Mom was, I found him to be so jovial and he brightened up the dining hall when ever he walked in. He made me laugh so many times, along with you Kendra! Such good memories, even when the circumstances are such as they were. GOD bless all…. HIS peace, that passes all understanding!
Thanks Debbie, I often think of you and miss your mom as well.
Read his obituary last night. It was a beautiful p
Picture of him smiling which is what I remember so much and dearly. Showed it to others here who miss his company and laugh as well. Like I said the other day, his spirit is alive here with us as I am sure with you Kendra. Miss him. He seemed like our supervisor here.