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Harold D. Shapiro

Skokie, Illinois

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Harold D. Shapiro, 78, Lawyer and Partner with Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, practicing for more than 53 years; dearly beloved husband of Beatrice nee Cahn; devoted father of Matthew Shapiro, Michael Shapiro and Nicholas (Elizabeth) Shapiro; loving grandfather of Sarah, Daniel and...

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Mr. Shapiro was a true hero. A kind, compassionate and brilliant leader. He and Patty were quite the pair and they certainly made the 80N module at SNR a great place to be. He was a friend to everyone - such a unique man. There will never be another Harold Shapiro so I feel very blessed to have known him. Mr. Shaprio, you will be missed by so many. Thank you for gracing us with your presence. My deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved him.
Debbie Farganus Kohs

I used to work at The Standard Club and grew very fond of him. He was always good for a hug and a kiss on the check. He will be missed.

I'll miss Harold a lot...as a friend, mentor, and a wonderful human being.

My condolences to Shapiro family.

I was saddened to learn of Hal's passing. He was one of my first law professors, in 1964, and one of my early mentors. He was as humane as he was brilliant, a colleague with whom I consulted for many years. Our contact in recent years was minimal, but my fond memories of Hal will last for my lifetime.
May his family be sustained by their memories of Hal, and may they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

I caddied for Mr. Shapiro every Saturday and Sunday at Lake Shore Country Club for the last two years. Seeing Mr. Shapiro was definitely the highlight of my week. He never ceased to amaze me on a daily basis; there was always something new and interesting I would discover about him through our conversations. He always spoke highly of his family, especially Sarah and his other grandchildren. I can only hope when I get to be his age that I can be as inspirational as he was. He was very...

I have fond memories of Mr. Shapiro from my days at Sonnenschein when we "shared" Mr. Pollock's parking space on weekends. My condolences to his family and colleagues -- I am certain he will be missed by all.

I had known Mr. Shapiro since I was a teenager more than 22 years ago, when I started working at Sonnenschein. I had the great privilege of serving as his secretary when Patty was out of the office. I learned a great deal about strength, leadership and compassion from him. Mr. Shapiro, you will remain in my heart forever.

To the Shapiro Family and the Partners of the Sonnenschein firm

Harold's life revolved around his dear family, his partners, his friends, and Northwestern. I was privileged to know Harold as a friend and client. My condolences.

Peter Cass

We'll miss the neighborly wave from the man in the white car, always distinguished with hat and smile.