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Michael Shapiro
1965 - 2025
BORN
1965
DIED
2025
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Michael Shapiro Obituary
Nov 8, 1965 - Sep 18, 2025
Survived by his wife, Lynn (née Purchase); his first wife, Cathryn, and their children: Rachel (Thaddeus Gibson), Zachary, and Shane; his sister, Lori (Steven Kaufman); nephew, Jacob; niece, Kai; cousins; an aunt; and many friends that he considered family. He was predeceased by his parents, Sondra and Burton. A Graveside Service will be held Monday 10 a.m. at Elmlawn Memorial Park in Kenmore. Please assemble at the Brighton Rd. entrance at 9:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Chordoma Foundation. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com
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Robert Simpson
September 23, 2025
Rest is peace my friend, it was a pleasure to have known you thru middle and high school, one of the best! My condolences to all of Mike's family.
Mark Pokorski
September 22, 2025
You will be missed my Brother
Harvey Feinman
September 20, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family. Micheal father Burt worked with me as a kosher butcher in the 1970s. I knew Sandra. Stay strong .RIP Harvey Feinman san diego ca
dm
September 20, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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