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David Shapiro Obituary
Shapiro
of Choconut, PA
Professor David S. Shapiro, 67, of Choconut, PA, passed away in his home on November 25th, 2009. Born March 30th, 1943 in Waltham, MA. He was the son of the late Mary (Callaghan) and Louis Shapiro. He served as an artist for the US Army. He retired not long ago from Binghamton University where he taught Painting for many years. He was a graduate of the New York Studio School in NY, NY and a Fellow of the American Academy of Art in Rome, Italy. He did also leave behind a few close friends who will miss him dearly. He was an artistic genius; and a kind and decent man. He left the World a large and wonderful body of work that will live on. Good-bye David, our loved one, and old friend. He had no close family. Surviving family members include Dana and Martha Callaghan of Southboro, MA and 6 more of their siblings; the children of his late mother's brother.
Arrangements are being handled through the Bartron-Myer Funeral Home in Montrose, Pa. A funeral will be held on Sunday at 12:45 at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, MA where he will be buried next to his parents.
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Memories and Condolences
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shannon weed
December 9, 2009
december 9, 2009
I was a student of david shapiro, whom i met at binghamton university. he challenged me like no other professor had and greatly influenced my life making us friends. we shared a comical joy of choconut and the choconut inn, which was a fun stop for murphy too. he lived just a couple houses from my sister. we spent hours discussing lifestyle, politics, philosophy, religion, art, cars, medicine...i was going to visit him over christmas and take him some of my home-made bread and cookies (which he had always enjoyed). i know david has moved on to a new blank canvas with his brush in his hand and is painting up a storm. what is the proper consistancy of a brush stroke? only david knows. thank you for all you gave david.
Deborah Brown
December 6, 2009
David and I were married for several years in the late 60's through the early 70's. We shared some wonderful and special times together. I was so saddened to hear of his passing. He will always have a special place in my heart.
Catherine Rogers
December 5, 2009
David Shapiro was my painting professor when I attended the University in the 1980's. We have remained friends all these years. He was a wonderful person and a dear friend whom I'll miss all the rest of my days. Shalom old friend...
Catherine
JoAnne Randall
December 4, 2009
I remember David many years ago from the old Ale House in Vestal. He painted a portrait of myself which I still have hanging on my wall today. Everyone who has ever seen the painting comments that he did capture a certain look. After reading of David's passing, the painting is more dear to me.
I remember him being a very interesting person.
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