Barry A. Shapiro M.D.

Barry, I still miss you and think of you every day. To those who continue to enter your thoughts, thank you so much. Your kind words bring me joy as I remember Barry with you. Pat

Dear Family Shapiro: I echo Patti Hara's thought regarding the tardiness of this entry. Here we are decades later and the page is still working; I love it! I came across it today because a friend of mine is traveling to Chicago and it brought back memories of the numerous times I've been there from where I've lived in CA. One of those times was in the late 1980's/early 90's when I was there for a pulmonary critical care class taught by The Good Doctor Shapiro. I was getting ready for...

I know our friend Bill Puzio would have posted a message before he passed away Friday to tell Barry he´d be seeing him soon. I am so sad.

An irreplaceable Man and Soul.

There is not any person in my life I miss more than you for ten years we shared a friendship unparalleled by any relationship Ive had in my life you made me feel more important then I could ever possibly be. Thank you for being my friend

In the 8 years that have passed I think of you daily. You were such a wonderful person. I miss the memories that were yet to come but I hold on to all the one's we made. Till we meet again old friend.

Your friend
The Puz

Dear Barry's family,

I am a Pediatric ICU physician who practices at Rush University. Barry was one of my professors during my Fellowship training (1993-96) that included a month at NMH training under Barry and his colleagues.

I remember Barry quite well and admired his brilliance, enthusiasm, and good cheer. He was a great teacher and one I shall remember fondly, always.

Dear Pat,

I don't know if this will ever be read since it has been several years since Barry's passing. I recently learned of his passing and was very much saddened. I worked as Barry's secretary for 4 1/2 years at Northwestern Memorial Hospital when he was the Chairman of the Dept. of Respiratory/Critical Care and typed the manuscripts for his books. I have often thought of him over the years. He was such a smart, kind & generous man....one of the best bosses I ever had. I did not...

Barry and Pat,

I am getting ready for a day trip tomorrow to Ft. Lauderdale, and I thought of both of you this evening. Although I only had a few hours to spend with both of you, I was honored to be able to meet you and to know I was sitting with two special people.

I am going to have lunch tomorrow at Trina's (Barry recommended it to me on our flight from Houston to Ft Lauderdale). Ever since he mentioned it, I have been eager to try it out!

Pat, I hope you...