David Kaplan

David Kaplan died peacefully in his home on November 8, 2024 at the age of 97. He was attended by his daughter Suzanne and son in law Chuck as well as his caregiver David O.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Arlene of 61 years of marriage.

In addition to his daughter Suzanne, he leaves behind his daughter Debbie.

Dave was born to Abraham and Rebecca Kaplan of NYC. He spent his formative years in the Bronx graduating De Witt Clinton high school in 1946. He went on to graduate NYU with a Bachelor of Science in business in 1951.

Dave took over the ownership and operations of The Kaplan Press from his father. He ran a successful printing business until his retirement. He and Arlene then moved full time to the home previously owned by Arlene’s parents in the Hudson Valley.

Dave and Arlene’s life was defined by the outdoors. They were active members of the National Ski Patrol, The Professional Ski Instructors of America, the AMC and the ADK. Dave skied, paddled and swam into his 90’s.

Dave loved reminiscing about his many adventures; from skiing Tuckerman’s Ravine, paddling the many rivers and lakes including around the island of Manhattan, hiking and climbing mountains low and high.

It is important to express our gratitude to the many neighbors, community members and organizations that kept Dave successfully in his home as per his wishes-

Thank you, David O., From H.O.P.E. Agency. Your compassion, professionalism and dedication cannot be matched.

Thank you, Eileen, whenever he needed you, you were there.

Thank you, Bert and Karen, for the many dinners, the levity and friendship.

Thank you, Marcia and Andy, Russell, Patrick, Frank and all the neighbors around Round Lake.

Thank you, Linda, for your expertise and guidance.

J.P. From Catamount Ski Resort, he loved your post ski day dinner chats.

Thank you, Tommy and Olaf, for the many mountain adventures and friendship throughout his life.

We would like to recognize and thank the amazing staff of Hudson Valley Hospice and all the volunteers from Meals on Wheels.

There will be no service or visiting hours. Dave will join Arlene among the mountains and waters that sustained their lives.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home Rhinebeck, NY.

In their honor take a hike, go for a paddle or make some turns on your favorite trail.

“Go where you feel most alive” A.

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