Winthrop resident Barry Kaplovitz passed away November 30, succumbing to cancer.  He was 62.  Born in Boston to Maxwell (1913-1991) and Fay Ediss Kaplovitz (1921-2011), Barry graduated from Winthrop High School in 1972 and the University of Chicago in 1978.

Returning to Boston, he joined the gubernatorial campaign of Edward J. King as an issues adviser and served the King administration in that capacity. Subsequently, he joined a political consulting firm and soon formed his own company, BKA, Inc., focusing on ballot referenda, gubernatorial  and legislative contests around the US.  He pivoted to clients in TV broadcasting eventually, providing advice to stations in the Midwest and Florida .

His passing is mourned by a sister, Susan Kaplovitz, and cousins Ellen Kaplovitz, Nessa Kleinglass, Phyllis Snyder, Alan Pyenson and Gary Stone. Barry will be greatly missed by neighbors, friends and associates, with whom he enjoyed spirited dialog and discussion. The loss of this generous, good-humored and ever-optimistic person  leaves us all  brokenhearted.

Funeral services were private. A memorial service will be scheduled in the spring.  

Contributions honoring Barry's life may be made to the charity of one's choice. 

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