WRE News: Remembering the Late Harvey Chaplin, Chairman of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Harvey Chaplin at Nobu & Christophe Navarre Tribute Dinner on February 23rd, 2013

Miami, FL – June 10, 2024 – Harvey Chaplin, a trailblazer in the liquor industry, pioneering figure of wine and spirits and Chairman of Southern Glazer, has passed away at the age of 95.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1929, Chaplin’s career began in the mailroom at Schenley Industries before joining Southern Wine in 1969. He played a crucial role in the company’s expansion and later oversaw its merger with Glazer’s Distributing in 2016.

Chaplin’s visionary leadership and commitment to the industry transformed Southern Glazer’s into the largest distributor of beverage alcohol in North America, operating in 45 U.S. markets and Canada.

Harvey Chaplin is survived by his wife, Roberta, three children, nine grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to several institutions bearing his name, reflecting his lasting impact on both the industry and his community. Known for his dedication to family and philanthropy, his legacy will be carried on by his son Wayne Chaplin, current CEO, and the next generation of leaders he mentored.

Scroll through the see some of the memories WRE captures through the years of Harvey Chaplin alongside family and friends in the city.

Roberta & Harvey Chaplin at Nobu & Christophe Navarre Tribute Dinner on February 23rd, 2013

Roberta, Harvey, Arlene, & Wayne at Nobu & Christophe Navarre Tribute Dinner on February 23rd, 2013

Bobbi & Mel Dick, Roberta & Harvey Chaplin at Tribute Dinner Honoring Bobby Flay & Michael Clarke Hosted by Elvis Duran at Loews Miami Beach Hotel on February 24th, 2018

Roberta Chaplin, Mel Dick, & Harvey Chaplin at Tribute Dinner Honoring Bobby Flay & Michael Clarke Hosted by Elvis Duran at Loews Miami Beach Hotel on February 24th, 2018

Harvey Chaplin at Shabbat Dinner Curated by Joan Nathan at The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour on February 23rd, 2018

Wayne Chaplin, Harvey Chaplin, & Jim Clerkin at the Tribute Dinner Honoring Marcus Samuelsson & Jim Clerkin Hosted by Masters of Ceremonies Andrew Zimmern & Melba Wilson Presented by Capital One® Part of The NYT Cooking Dinner Series at Loews Miami Beach Hotel on February 22, 2020

Mel Dick, Christophe Navarre, & Harvey Chaplin at Nobu & Christophe Navarre Tribute Dinner on February 23rd, 2013

Harvey Chaplin at Nobu & Christophe Navarre Tribute Dinner on February 23rd, 2013