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Memories and Condolences
for DANIEL SHAPIRO
28 Entries
ANNIE SMITS
April 25, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear about Danny passing from this world. I got to know him and Frieda while booking numerous trips for them. Such a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. I will miss our chats.
Ettore Fioroni
March 10, 2025
I just found out about this huge loss. Dr. Shapiro mentored me throughout my MBA executive experience in 1994 at Simon Fraser and i will always remember his dedication, passion, and desire to make help his students achieve their goals. I am so sorry, and I offer my deepest condolences to the family. I will always remember and be thankful for his kindness and love for teaching.
Roslyn Kunin
February 16, 2025
Sincere sympathy on the loss ofDaniel. May his memory be a blessing and time bring you comfort. A donation has been made in his name to the Beedie Schollof Business Alumni Endowment Fund. Roslyn Kunin
Joel Hillel
February 1, 2025
So sorry to hear about Danny´s untimely death. Though it has been quite a few years since we have been in touch, I have wonderful memories of time shared with Danny and Frieda at their home in Montreal and Vancouver. A particular memory- a magical snowy day in Vancouver when we were able to cross country ski on the sea wall followed by a wonderful meal at the house.
My condolences to all the family,
Joel Hillel
Joel Hillel
February 1, 2025
So sorry to hear
Hope & Joe Partington
January 31, 2025
Dear Judy,
Sincere condolences to you and all of Daniel's family and friends.
oxo, Hope & Joe
Derek Moscato
January 30, 2025
My most heartfelt condolences to Danny's family. I was fortunate to have spent a pivotal part of my professional career working with him at Simon Fraser University and the Beedie School of Business when he served as Dean. Danny set the bar so high in terms of his passion for work and the university community. Yet he always had time for a story or a laugh or dispensing a thoughtful piece of advice. His family was his world, and he also cared deeply about the success and well-being of his students, his colleagues, and his staff. What a legacy he leaves behind, and what a true inspiration he was and always will be for the rest of us.
Nicky
January 28, 2025
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Danny Shapiro, he was Dean when I worked at Beedie. He was always cheerful and would stop to say hello at my desk whenever he´s making his rounds. May he RIP, sending love to his family.
Nicky Smart
The Kaells
January 26, 2025
Frieda, Jesse and Rebecca, we send you and your dear ones our condolences. Danny was a truly fine person and a pleasure to know. We have so many wonderful memories of him...in Montreal, Ottawa and Vancouver, which we look forward to sharing with you. May your memories of Danny and of his great love for you comfort you during this difficult time. Much love from Arthur, Maureen and Rebecca
Tom Ross
January 26, 2025
I just learned of this terrible news. So sorry that Danny and I had not connected for a number of years but I considered him a great friend and colleague -- a wonderful scholar and academic leader. My condolences to his family and other friends -- we will miss him and mourn the missed opportunities to spend more time with him. Tom Ross
Andrew Petter
January 25, 2025
Danny was a terrific academic leader, colleague and friend during my time as SFU president. His extraordinary contributions to the school of business and its students were part of his larger commitment to helping the university become a more effective instrument for advancing knowledge and building a more just and humane society. He will be missed by many, though by none more I know than by Frieda and his family. Maureen and I extend our deepest sympathies at this sad and difficult time.
Fran Sheftel Kolinsky
January 23, 2025
Sincere condolences to the whole family on the passing of Danny..cousins Fran and family
Daniel Salée
January 22, 2025
I remember we were all sad to see Danny, Frieda and family pack up to go out west to Vancouver many years ago. An understandable move, but one that left all his Concordia colleagues a bit distraught (and to be frank, a bit envious...). We were losing direct access to a mentor and friend. His regular visits to Montreal were always a joyous occasion. We'll miss him now more than ever. Sincere condolences to Frieda and family.
Stephanie Sorochka
January 22, 2025
Danny and Frieda - the absolutely best neighbors anyone could ask for! We cannot tell you how much we will miss Danny´s ever smiling face and great sense of humor. We are so very very sorry for your loss.
With so much love from Stephanie and John
Bill Wedley
January 21, 2025
Danny Shapiro was a welcomed addition to Simon Fraser and the Beedie School of Business. He was intelligent, considerate, collaborative and visionary. Concordia´s loss was our gain!
I never properly appreciated the term "shmoozer" until I looked it up. It Implies "someone who is good at talking to people in a friendly way, especially to get what they want." I am only familiar with the first part of that statement. I do not think there was an ulterior motive in any of my pleasant interactions with Danny. I prefer to remember him as the "shmooz" and not the "er".
Frieda, I know the void that occurs when you lose your life partner. My condolences to you and your family. May memories and time help you to heal.
Leonard Waverman
January 21, 2025
We were brothers in arms ,fellow deans fighting administrators, competitive but dear friends. Danny you will always be remembered as a mensch with a twinkle in his eye, Condolences to Frieda and the family.
Eva Klein
January 21, 2025
I remember Danny warmly who was a colleague of my husband. I´m chuckling at his kibitzing.
Margie Mendell
January 21, 2025
I have lost a very dear friend. My favourite partner over many years at the School of Community and Public Affairs at Concordia University. A delightful, inspiring, stimulating colleague but above all a cherished friend. My love to Frieda and to Danny´s children Jesse and Rebecca. I will miss our long conversations about work, life, challenges in both and I will miss Danny´s love of shmoozing. RIP dear friend.
Steve Globerman
January 21, 2025
Danny was a good friend and a great colleague & coauthor. He was an innovative researcher and a wise mentor. We enjoyed his dry sense of humour and his optimistic attitude. It was always uplifting to be around him and we´ll miss him very much.
Steve Globerman & Daryl Madill
Ann Cowan
January 21, 2025
Dear Frieda, Jesse and Rebecca. I am thinking of you today and am there in spirit rather than in the flesh because I am out of the country. So happy memories of you both and the kids in their school days arise. Will write.
Catherine Murray, Emerita, GSWS and Communication
January 21, 2025
Danny was a fine scholar and mentor, with a mischievous ability to tease out academic pretension. His effort to bridge Faculties and develop new programs like the Management of Innovation were a credit to SFU, spanning Arts, Communication and other disciplines. He will be sorely missed.
Duncan Cameron
January 21, 2025
Danny was a welcoming Director of the School of Community and Public Affairs at Concordia where I was a visiting professor. Many hours spent in conversation with Danny and Margie Mendell in his office which was more like an open seminars on economics and the economy. R.I.P
Shawn Smith
January 21, 2025
Oh I'm so sad to hear this today Frieda, and all Danny's family. Danny was an enormous influence in my life and beyond generous with his time, support and enthusiasm, as I know he has been for so many other people. Any time I tell the story of my career he features quite prominently, not least because he wouldn't give me a reference letter for grad school unless I swore in blood that I'd come back to Beedie to contribute what I learned....and I did, which became the root of so much of my life. We loved bringing the kids by to visit him during recent trips to Vancouver, and of course he was still offering sage advice. He leaves a big hole in so many lives, but also such a legacy of care and contribution. I'll miss him a lot and my heart is with you all.
Karen Eidinger
January 21, 2025
Dear Frieda, Judy and family,
I grew up on Renfrew Ave. in Montreal and I got to know Danny through the Manolsons ( aunt and uncle and cousins) across the street. Danny often came up from Ithaca to see them. We would see Danny at many holiday dinners. My favourite story was when my mother wrote a term paper for a course she was taking at Sir George Williams University ( Concordia). The paper was due by a certain time and day, but Montreal was hit with a bad snowstorm and my mom was hesitant to drive. Danny came to the rescue and drove her and the term paper downtown. All was saved. Danny was such a good guy!
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Karen Eidinger
Vanessa Emilio
January 21, 2025
Danny was an extraordinary mentor whose wisdom, guidance and generosity profoundly shaped my career and professional journey-and I am sure the same for many of his students and friends. Danny left an enduring impact and I will always be grateful for the invaluable lessons and time he shared with me. Danny's legacy will live in to continue to inspire me and so many others.
Sending heartfelt condolences to his family.
Colleen Collins
January 21, 2025
My sympathy to Frieda, Jesse and Rebecca and children. He spoke with such love and pride about you at the office. That he shared this with his work colleagues is testimony to Danny´s humanity. And that´s why it was such joy to work with him. His kindnesses to me were a gift for which I am always grateful.
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