In Memory of

Bruce

Neil

Kaplow

Obituary for Bruce Neil Kaplow

A much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Bruce Neil Kaplow passed away at his home in Chappaqua Monday November 12th. He had suffered from Parkinson's Disease for sever years and fought til the end with strength. He was born in the Bronx, to Howard and Shirley Kaplow but moved to Flushing and then to New Rochelle where he completed High School. He joined the Naval Reserves in the 70's and then worked at his family's insurance business, Kaplow & Ziplow Real Estate and Insurance where he then formed and grew an equine specific insurance brokerage which was one of the first at the time.

He had an absolute passion for the American Quarter Horse and became a leading owner and breeder of World Champion horses and accumulated 3 Super Horse Championships, the most prestigious award in the industry 2 reserve Super Horse Championships over 30 World Championships and over 50 American Quarter Horse Congress Championships.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Susan Conley Kaplow of Chappaqua, a daughter Robyn Carter (John) of Tennessee, Evan (Meg) and four Grandsons, Jak, Luke, Brady and Easton of Chappaqua. His sister Roni Kaplow Puckhaber (Bill) of Granite Springs and loving nephew, Russel Puckhaber (Natasha) Kari Puckhaber (Randy Wojotowicz) and five grand nieces and nephews, his brother Wesley Kaplow (Amy) and nephews Seth and Ryan.

Visitation will be November 14th at Beecher Flooks Funeral Home in Pleasantville from 7-9pm.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11am at Beecher Flooks Funeral Home at 418 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY, internment will follow immediately following at Mt Eden Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 233 North Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua, NY 10514