I remember waking up if I stayed at his house to John Philip Souza marching music blasting through his home. 
Andy

We got to know Lenny and June through Shalom Cypress.  Such a loving couple.  Lenny was intelligent, articulate, kind, and had such a wonderful demeanor.  He always had such a zest for life and its rewards.   

We will miss him very much. 

The Ziskrout's

My sincerest condolences. It was a pleasure to have met someone as inspiring as papa Lenny. He was such a remarkable person. A critical thinker a gentle soul and always had a funny story that would make you smile. We ‘re very thankful our kids had such an amazing Great Grandfather. He was always willing to visit their school during conversations about World War II, and every year students looked forward to seeing him. He had a way with connecting with people through simple conversations, and I’ll always remember that about him. Our conversations during birthdays, holidays, and family gatherings will always be held deep in my heart. 

Everybody's words were so beautiful.  Poppa Lenny was a wonderful person and presence.  Unfortunately we did not get to see him once he moved out of Cleveland, but Rona kept us in the loop as to what was going on.  We will for ever miss that BOOMING voice and his sense of humor.  
Poppa Lenny, thank you for sharing your life with all of us.
In our hearts you will live forever,
Jeff and Hope

My folks live in Avanti next door to Mrs. & Mr. Kaplan.   Such an extremely nice couple.  My sister and I spent a lot of time at Avanti  before lockdown.  The first time we met Mr Kaplan he told us to call him Papa Lenny.   He was sharp as a whip.  Always letting us know he remembered our names.  It was a blessing to have met him and I know his family and friends will miss him.  Rest in eternal peace Papa Lenny !!

Ronna and June and the Kaplan clan,

  Our deepest sympathies for your loss.  He was a great guy.  He had an image bigger than life.  I remember the wonderful holiday meals at his house.  We will all miss him dearly.  

Love,
Wendy & Dale Rabinovitz


I remember growing up in the back seat of my father's (Franklyn) car driving across Pennsylvania [are we there yet?] to Cleveland [when are we stopping to eat?] and staying with Uncle Lenny, Aunt Betty, Mickey and Ronna at the house on Severn Rd.  I always felt loved and at home there.  I miss them both.

June,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You had so many wonderful years with Uncle Lenny and so many special moments. He was a  man larger than life and  you made a great couple. May his memory be for a blessing. 
Love, Judy

A REAL MENSCH A SWEET NICE GOOD MAN! He should Rest In Peace! Sorry for everyone’s loss

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Lenny when he lived in Cypress TX. He would often host me for Torah Study class at his home with The Shalom Cypress group. He was a very kind and sweet man and also was a talented artist. I will miss him. May Hashem comfort the family and may you all  only know simchas going forward. 

Dearest family,
     My heartfelt condolences to you all. I have so many fond memories of Papa Lenny from the many family celebrations over the years.   From his booming voice to his boisterous laugh. Seeing his love for family and in turn their love for him, was always a treat.  May his memory be a blessing always.

Love,
Shelli, Joey, Zevi, and Shael

Aunt June and family,
     May you find comfort in remembering someone so special.
Thinking of you with sympathy.

So very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of him playing with my daughters and drawing them beautiful pictures,

June,
Adam and I are so sorry to hear of Len's passing. We always loved spending time together with you. You were always such gracious hosts. May Len's memory be for a blessing. 

Michael and Ronna
“They” say the price of love is grief.  No matter how prepared you might be, you are never ready for that final goodbye.  Uncle Lenny lived a long, kind, loving life and he will always be missed. Zach, Erin, Lauren and Caroline are lucky to have had so many years with him to create memories that will keep him alive in their hearts and minds. Even the great grands have pictures together.
I will always remember his great sonorous voice, his wit, his intelligence and compassion.  I remember so many weekends bunking in with Ronna on Severn Rd and Uncle Lenny turning up the stereo LOUD on Sunday mornings to wake us.  I remember discussions with him as we vied  for use of the Vomit and Puke.  We watched  man land on the moon in the living room on Severn and his insight to that event. Uncle Lenny took some of my favorite pictures of Jaime, at a glass kitchen table in the new house.  What a wonderful, wonderful Uncle.  I’m fortunate to have these and so many more memories.  May his memory be for a blessing.  
Love, Judy

Heartfelt condolences 🤍 May Cousin Lenny's memory be for a blessing.   Love, Lisa and family

Growing up my Uncle Lenny was always this big presence at family gatherings, his size, of course and his deep voice, yet always unassuming.  In thinking about him I remember the camera he got me when he heard I would be taking a photography class in college so I would have the proper equipment. I smile and chuckle a little whenever I see the little wooden “chopping block” he made in honor of our oldest son’s bris. And of course think of the nickname, “Great Uncle Boombox” our kids gave him during an afternoon in a hotel swimming pool during Josh’s Bar Mitzvah weekend.  The last of his generation in our family, may his memory be a blessing. 

Ronna, Erin and family,
We so enjoyed meeting Lenny and June at Erin and Chris's wedding. What a lovely man. May you take comfort in good memories and each other.
With sympathy,
Pam and Steve

I remember Lenny as always being there for the family. He was just always there.  Love you cuz!

Dear Kaplan family and  friends,
My deepest condolences.   Fond memories of a very special person .  Cousin Lenny was always friendly, kind, generous  and well spoken.  When he spoke I listened because he cared and shared his wisdom. How fortunate for everyone that knew him.
May his memory be a blessing.  

Dear Ronna,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the death of your dear dad.  Although it has been awhile since I saw him, I have fond memories of him visiting your Grandma when she was living at Hamilton House.  He was a was a warm caring son and I know he was a warm caring father and grandfather to you and your children.  

May his memory be for a blessing.

Trina Miller

Our sweet, sweet Papa! You wore so many hats but we were lucky enough to get to call you Papa Lenny.

How blessed we are to have had you and for so long. We’ll cherish the times we’ve shared and you will live on in our hearts and conversations, just as Grandma Betty has. Your deep voice and melodies, your fine whistling, your exceptional artistry, your soft hands and soft kisses and most importantly, your unconditional love for your family.  
We love you forever. We are who we are because you loved us. We will miss you immensely. Now rest in the sweetest peace. 

Love to June. 
Love to all of our family and friends. 

Caroline and Skylar Blue Kaplan 💕

Dear Michael, Ronna and family,
We send you our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear Dad. What a true blessing for you both to have had him in share in your lives for so long. Keep those wonderful memories of him close to your hearts, for those can never be taken away. Sending you hugs at this sad time.
All our love,
Nanci & John Lemanowicz

I got to know Len well when he was the chair of the library committee of Siegal College.  I came to know a dedicated, committed, very exacting, and highly intelligent community leader, and he could be fun, too.

I send my sympathy to the family on the loss of this “great guy”.

Jean Lettofsky

OBITUARY

I. Leonard Kaplan

8 July, 1924 – 22 January, 2021

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel

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