Dr. Howard I. Shapiro

SHAPIRO Dr. Howard I. Shapiro, age 66, a longtime resident of Westport, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack on Wednesday, October 13, while vacationing in Hawaii. In 1962, he was a founding partner of the Avery Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology. Recently, he retired from private practice and dedicated his time and skill as an obgyn at The Family Birthing Center at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport. Howard's dedicated and successful career gained him paramount respect as a leader in his field. Additionally, he was a recognized author who published numerous books related to women's health. Amongst his popular publications were The Birth Control Book and The Pregnancy Book for Today's Woman. He was a relentless advocate of a woman's right to choose. Howard's passion for his profession and his zest for life were unparalleled. He was a man of the utmost integrity and conviction. His intelligence, charm, and sincerity were a gift to all who were blessed to know him. He possessed a wonderfully unique sense of humor that brought light and laughter to all. Howard was a ranked tennis player who competed passionately on the USTA New England circuit. He was also an avid reader, fisherman, dog lover and master of vocabulary. In the spring of 1999, Howard was blessed to have found his love and inspiration, Maria. A warm, caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Howard leaves behind his wife, Maria; his two daughters, Suzanne and Marjorie; his granddaughter, Madeline; and his stepchildren, Lauren, Kristen and Matthew. Howard had a long and beautiful former marriage to the late Bette Shapiro. Services will be held Monday, October 18, 2004 at 1 p.m. from The Abraham L. Green & Son Funeral Home, 88 Beach Road, Fairfield, please visit www.greensfuneralhome.com Donations: Dr. Howard Shapiro Education Fund, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology care of St. Vincent Hospital, 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606.