Bruce M. Kaplan ’62

Bruce died Nov. 23, 2022, at his home in West Palm Beach, Fla.

He came to us from Phillips Andover Academy, where he was active in squash, crew, and on the yearbook staff. At Princeton, he lettered in squash, was a member of Whig-Clio and the Democratic Club, majored in politics, and ate at Key and Seal. Following graduation, he earned a law degree in 1965 from the University of Pennsylvania. 

Bruce spent 12 years in local and state government positions in New York with a short stint in private practice. In 1977, he was appointed a judge on the New York State Family Court, from which he retired in 1997. He married Janet Yaseen in 2000.

After retiring he served on the board of The Retreat, an organization serving victims of domestic abuse, and as a trustee and later president of the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton, N.Y. In addition to those activities he enjoyed classical music, ballet, swimming, reading, and cycling.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Janet; his “step-family” of children, spouses, and grandchildren; his brother Peter Kaplan; nephew Teddy Kaplan; niece Jennifer Hall; and grandniece Clementine Hall. The class extends condolences to all.