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Dr. ALFRED JAY SHAPIRO Dr. Alfred Jay Shapiro, 87 of Jupiter, FL, died Friday, December 11, 2009. Dr. Shapiro was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and devoted doctor. He cared for others as a Dermatologist for 50 years in Long Branch, NJ and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. He taught at NYU Med Center for over 30 years and served in both the Army and Navy, a veteran of both World War II and Korean Wars. Dr. Shapiro is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn, daughter, Linda Thaler, son-in-law Paul Thaler, of Encino, CA, three sons, Richard Shapiro, of Los Angeles, CA, son Robert Shapiro, of New York City, NY, son Steven Shapiro, MD, and daughter-in-law, Lynn Shapiro, of Tequesta, FL, four grandchildren, (Alexandra Thaler, Jared, Cara and Lia Shapiro), four brothers and sisters-in-law, Marvin and Millie, Sam and Mae, Bernard and Debbie and George and Linda Shapiro. Services are Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 3:30 PM at Temple Beth Am, 2250 Central Boulevard, Jupiter, FL followed by burial in Riverside Memorial Park on County Line Road in Tequesta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dermatology Foundation at 1560 Sherman Ave. Suite 870, Evanston, IL 60201-4808. Arrangements are under the care of Aycock Funeral Home, Jupiter. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Robert Shapiro number one son
December 19, 2024
Alfred was my dad. He was a leader. He was a giver. He was a caring person, generous to a fault. He had the biggest heart and a beautiful mind. He taught me how to love and how to be unselfish to be earnest honest sincere and disciplined he told me he and I were the most alike because we put family first.
Mia Shapiro
February 23, 2010
I will always remember that as I visited my uncle and he was struggling, he made jokes, smiled with that Shapiro twinkle, and made sure that the last thing he said to me was his wish that I be happy and loved well. May that strength and generosity bless those who miss him dearly.
Ron and Clara Goff
February 22, 2010
Dear Steven and family-Please accept our deepest condolences that Clara and I send to you and and your family on the passing of your dad. I know what a personal impact your dad had on your life through our discussions and I also know that his candle is held up brightly through the generous ways you took his lessons into life for all your friends to share. He is I am most certain proud of you and at peace knowing what a fine person you are with deep honest caring and concern for others. Your Friends, Ron and Clara Goff
Rhona Guberman
January 5, 2010
In the practice of dermatology and life, Al was a mentor to Milton Sarkin who admired him greatly and who always listened to Al's words of advice....in turn Milton mentored Steven, so my dear we know that the circle continues unabated as we watch Jared grow to be the next best Shapiro in a family of great Shapiro men...love, Rhona Guberman
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Samuel Shapiro
January 2, 2010
Al was my BIG Brother.....fond memories include ..I received a book on each birthday as a youngster with an inscription. We had many discussions about his childhood and we oftened compared our memories....
I will miss our chats...
reina schlager
December 29, 2009
Uncle Al will always be remembered by me as soft-spoken, smiling, gentle and fun. I am sorry we did not see more of him in my older years, but cousins clubs and coming to family events - those memories are a treasure. Love Reina
Steve Shapiro M.D.
December 26, 2009
You will be missed and improved the lives of more people in your life than you ever realized.
Bruce and Jeri Smith
December 13, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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