Bernard is survived by his wife Sylvia Kaplan; son Stephen Kaplan and his wife Adrien; son Richard Kaplan and his wife Bonnie; daughter Myra Gildenberg and her husband Doug; brother Murry Kaplan and his wife Gloria; and 7 grandchildren: Perri, Sydney, Benjamin, Zachary, Talia, Daniel, and Jordyn.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Beth El Cemetery, 735 Forest Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey 07652.
The period of mourning will be observed on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 following the committal at the residence of Myra and Doug Gildenberg. It will also be observed on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Avalon, 395 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM with a minyan service at 7:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bernard's memory may be made to Boys Scouts of America Northern New Jersey Council, 25 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, New Jersey 07436.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bloomfieldcoopermanalapan.com for the Kaplan family.