Sanford A. “Sandy” Kaplan, age 82, of Newton on Monday, May 6, 2013. For 55 years, he was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Goldberg). Loving father of Marc Kaplan of Wayland, Elissa Kaplan & her partner Pamala of NJ, Roanne Kolvenbach & her husband John of Manhattan, Laurence “Larry” Kaplan & his wife Tara of India and Marina Kaplan of Wayland. Adored papa of Eleni, Devon, Doniel, Amalya, Elisheva, Baker, Hollis, Teva, Raya & Jonah. Dear brother of Frances Licht of NJ. Services at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., Chestnut Hill on Thursday, May 9 at 11:00am. Burial in Sharon Memorial Park, 41 Dedham St., Sharon. Following burial, memorial observance will be at his late residence until 8:00pm and Friday 12-5:00pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to support Multiple Myeloma Research, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston MA 02284 www.dana-farber.org/gift.