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1929
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2021
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18840 W. Dixie Hwy
North Miami Beach, Florida
Barbara Shapiro Obituary
January 20, 1929 - October 21, 2021
Miami, Florida - Barbara Fischer Shapiro was born in New York City on January 20, 1929 to her adoring parents Morris and Lottie.
She was the light of their lives, and continued to shine in the presence of anyone who got to know her. She will continue to be loved by all upon her peaceful passing on October 21, 2021.
In the summer of 1944, Barbara Fischer met Norman Shapiro in the Catskill Mountains. All it took was one glance, and the rest was history. She was in her bobby socks, swooning over Frank Sinatra when Norman strode in, and the two were instantly smitten. Their life together was a beautiful love story that lasted 67 years with many amazing adventures. They enjoyed a wonderful life together, cherishing their time both with each other and their two amazing daughters Gail, Marcia, Granddaughter Lauren and family.
Barbara started married life with Norman in Westbury, New York and then the family moved to Miami in 1957. Barbara was a pioneer in the real estate business and one of the first in Miami to sell condominiums and she specialized in this niche thereafter. Barbara was a powerhouse of a woman and has left a huge imprint in the world with her generosity of spirit and beautiful loving heart.
Barbara's commitment with Norman to charity work was one of their greatest passions. They supported many charitable organizations in the community. Barbara loved her involvement with friends of these organizations above all The Love and Hope Ball Committee of the Diabetes Research Institute.
Barbara is pre-deceased by Norman and Gail. Barbara lives on in the hearts of her beloved daughter Marcia, adored granddaughter Lauren and her husband Jonathan, cherished great-grandchildren Molly, Ben and Abby, and her niece Judi.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday October 24, 2021 at Levitt Weinstein Blasberg Rubin Zilbert at 11:30 a.m. 18840 West Dixie Highway, N. Miami Beach, FL, 33180. In lieu of flowers, anyone so moved is invited to make contributions in her memory to Compassionate Pug Rescue, www.compassionatepugrescue.com
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elizabeth gardber
October 27, 2021
Sorrow and solace to Marcia and Judi and family,,
Ellen Issenberg
October 22, 2021
Marcia,
Your mom was one of the most generous women I´ve known. I can´t list all the ways because the generosity started as soon as I met you when I was 25 years old. Your Mother always commended me, after you must have told her, I got a little more, small notches, bettering myself. To all of your family I´m sending my condolences! I really respected your mom! And you have made a beautiful family! I´m so sorry for this huge loss you all are going through!
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