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BARRY SHAPIRO Obituary
67, of Briarcliff Manor, NY, passed away tragically in a motor vehicle accident on March 2, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Dr. Judith Jay. He leaves behind a daughter, Rachel Shapiro, Esq., a son, Robin Shapiro, and daughter-in-law, Dr. Lisa Shapiro, all of whom reside in New York City. He is also survived by his siblings, Geoffrey Shapiro, Dr. Roberta Shapiro and Louise Shapiro. Dr. Shapiro was a graduate of Harvard School of Dental Medicine, 1975, and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1978, and remained at Mount Sinai for his Otolaryngology training. He served as the director of Otolaryngology residency training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from 1982-1986. He and his wife, both otolaryngologists, practiced together for 27 years. In 2011, Dr. Shapiro joined the Westmed Medical Group as a partner. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and brother and a dedicated caretaker to his patients. He will be missed terribly by all. Shiva will be held on Saturday evening, March 10, 2018, from 6pm-9pm at the Shapiro/Jay residence in Briarcliff Manor. The funeral service was held at Congregation Sons of Israel on March 6, 2018. Donations may be made to American Friends of Magen David Adom at https://afmda.org and specified in Dr. Shapiro's memory.
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Mark Pohar
March 4, 2019
Condolences continue throughout the year Continue with your Faith and family Support.
Paul Weiss
March 27, 2018
The news of Barry's passing was shocking and overwhelmingly sad news. My heart goes out to his wife children. We lived in Riverdale and went to high school and college together and refound each other as Doctor and Patient, and friend. May his Memory be a Blessing, it will always be for me.
Dr. Barry Shapiro, ENT
Barbara Ricci
March 25, 2018
To Dr. Shapiro's wife and family, the news of Dr. Shapiro's death has sadden me and my husband. And, immediately when I read his name in the news, I knew it was my caring, kind, wonderful doctor who was killed in a tragic accident. Many years ago Dr. Shapiro operated on me, when I could not lift my head off my pillar suffering from migraine headaches. He changed my life, although, I hemorrhaged after surgery he gave me the best care a patient could hope for and I recovered and my husband and I were always thankful for his professional care and friendship during that time in our lives. He was a great doctor, a warm and kind man always ready to help all his patients. I am glad he was my doctor and sad he is gone. Such a great man, Dr. Shapiro RIP
March 21, 2018
I was shocked when heard of this tragic news
My husband was first cousin to his Father Jerry Shapiro
I remember his Bar-Mitzvah-he's been in my thoughts !
Again,so sorry !Muriel and Saul circle
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March 16, 2018
Dr. Shapiro was a caring doctor. He will be missed. So sorry for your loss of such a kind and caring person.
Ellen Fine
Mark Pohar
March 13, 2018
Dr. Jay
Just heard the tragic news. So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Mark. Pohar
Briarcliff Manor
March 13, 2018
I was saddened and stunned when I got the letter from WestMed. I was a patient. Dr. Shapiro listened to my experiences (he did not rely solely on the hearing test results) and sent me for an MRI. I am grateful because that scan showed my rare medical condition. He was a kind and caring doctor who was taken before his time. My condolences to his family.
Kathlein Ambridge
March 13, 2018
Louise, Barry's sister is my sister-in-law. Our whole family is so sorry for your loss and have you and your family in our prayers. We are here for you anytime.
March 12, 2018
As a patient of Dr. Shapiro's, I was shocked and greatly saddened when I received a letter in the mail of his passing. He was a gentle and patient Dr. I always felt safe in his hands. He will truly be missed. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones.
Linda Krivisky
March 12, 2018
My entire family has been treated by Dr Shapiro at one time or another for the past 25 years. He was always kind and caring, telling me once oh, you'll probably live to 100! It was the right comment at the exactly right time. We are so sorry, so stunned, to hear this news.
To Dr Jay, another fine, caring physician, we send our heartfelt prayers and condolences.
Darlene Ruess
March 12, 2018
I was a long time patient of Dr Shapiro's, and followed him to WestMed when he moved. He was a wonderful, caring doctor, and I am so saddened to learn of his passing. My condolences, I will keep his family in my prayers.
March 11, 2018
My sincere condolences on the tragic untimely death of a truely good man
Bob Pincus
March 11, 2018
Condolences are extended to the family and friends, may prayers and memories comfort and console mourning ones as your dear one R.I.P
March 11, 2018
On behalf of my husband Arthur and I, Patricia Ceru, send our heartfelt condolences. He was a caring and terrific doctor. Sincerely, Patricia and Arthur Ceru
March 10, 2018
I was a patient of Dr. Shapiro's. He was a wonderful doctor. Very patient about my questions. We had great talks about films and he helped me pronounce the Irish actress' name Saoise Ronan. "He said to me, "I am surprised you don't know how to pronounce her name." And I said, "Thanks for the medication and the proper pronunciation!"
I am shocked and saddened by his passing.
Roderick Nash
Ardsley, New York
Alan Bier
March 10, 2018
I was in Barry's med school class at Mt. Sinai. Remember him as a nice guy, warm, dedicated. Had his DMD when he joined the med school class and I'm sure he'll be missed by his family, his patients, and his colleagues.
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