He began his career as a cattle dealer with his dad, and transitioned into real estate. He was a member of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors, past Chairman of the finance committee of the Town of Dartmouth, and a corporator of the New Bedford Institution for Savings. Sidney also served on the board of directors of the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Kaplan; children, Andrew Kaplan and his partner Danielle Jackson of Kittery, ME, and Peter Kaplan and his wife Kate of Concord; MA, grandchildren, Sophia and Elise Kaplan; sister, Charlotte Salon of Dartmouth; and numerous nieces and nephews. He had an impact on many people in the community. Sidney was both beloved father to two, and father-figure to many.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, April 2nd at Tifereth Israel Synagogue 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford, MA, with burial at Plainville Cemetery, New Bedford, MA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, Kaplan Scholarship Fund, 200 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA 02740 or a children’s charity of choice. Family will be accepting guests at their home, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4 PM – 6 PM.
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