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JAMES SHAPIRO Obituary

SHAPIRO, James B. Of Natick, March 26, 2024. Beloved husband of Clara Prokup. Devoted father of Johnny Rotondo of Somerville, Audrey Sterling of Millis, Melina Shapiro of Bellingham, James Shapiro, Jr., of Clearwater, FL, Dominic Rotondo of Waltham and Nico Rotondo of Millis. Stepfather of Brian Shiner of Boca Raton, FL and Scott Shiner of Attleboro. Grandfather of Alicia Vega of Millis. Brother of Dianne Barringer of Malden. Late owner of Java's Coffee Shop in Natick. Visiting Hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., (Rt.16), WELLESLEY, on Tuesday, April 2, from 4 to 8pm. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James' memory to the American Heart Association, 93 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA 02481. Online guestbook, at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 28 to Mar. 29, 2024.

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Sheila Mathews

April 3, 2024

I will always remember sweet you

American Heart Association

March 28, 2024

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Sheila Mathews

March 28, 2024

Lots of beautiful memories with my cousin RIP

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Wellesley

477 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

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