Marvin Neil Shapiro

I miss my friend and my mentor and think about the gifts of knowledge about the law and life that he bestowed upon me.

Marvin was a kind, considerate, brilliant man and I will miss him. He was always ready to answer questions about the law or a case and the issues involved, as the true mentor he was. My deepest sympathy goes to his family and close friends for this loss of this most charming man.

He personified the definition of mensch. He deserves to be and will be remembered with affection for years be his colleagues .

My heart felt condolences to the family who babysat my children, in my home and theirs. Good people, all.

Marvin was a wonderful man, a superb person on so many levels. I knew when a case came up with Marvin I was going to relax, smile, laugh and enjoy the experience. I was privileged to know him.

THE LEVINE FAMILY FROM CHICAGO, LARRY,LINDA,LAURA,JACQUELINE & GRANDCHILDREN.LARRY IS DARRYL'S BROTHER AND MARVIN'S BROTHER IN LAW.

I have met many colorful characters in my life. They all pale in comparison to Marvin. He was truly one of the most special of human beings. He will be sorely missed and greatly remembered by many.

Some people make a huge impact, regardless of how little you knew them. Marvin was one of those. How lucky I feel to have known him at all.

I ADORED HIM AS THE NICEST AND BEST LAWYER I HAVE EVER MET. WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE MY FONDNESS. HIS MEMORY WILL REMAIN WITH ME FOREVER!

What a dear man, my heart is full of sadness...He was my teacher at a class I took at USC and I looked forward to each one. I will miss seeing him around.

To all the Shapiros........thinking of u all -and Marvin- with love and so many sweet memories of Cal and beginning our families.........so sad at the loss of such a dear man..........
Andi Ross

Marvin was my best friend at Cal and I have never known a better man. We did shows together (some with Bill Bixby). He also starred in a terrible movie I made called "The Shame and the Apathy".

When we roomed together and Marvin had an early class he would always say to me, "Water, if necessary". It never worked.

I will always remember those days with Marvin.

Ron Berman

Marvin was special to my grandfather Jacob Sokol and grandmother Shoshana and therefore special to us. We will miss him dearly. His stories at this past Shapiro family reunion will never be forgotten.

Dear Robin, Matthew and Leslie,

Marvin reached out to all of us and pulled us closer together. He was one of our storytellers, a treasury of family memories that he shared and so kept us connected. At every family reunion, he regaled us with tales of generations that came before us so that we could pass them forward. We will miss him so much. His memory will be a blessing.

Love, Leonard and Elayne Shapiro

My life has been greatly enriched from the pleasure of knowing and interacting with such a warm and brilliant man. I always looked forward to talking to Marv for his insight was simply incomparable.
I shall miss him dearly.

Shapiro family...It's been a long time but, I have very fond memories of Marvin...Such a lovely man...So sorry for your loss...
Aviva Steinman

The world is a better place because Marv was In a it. Marv was a class act !


Joan Bernstein ( Los Angeles)

A friend and a mentor. There will be no one else who can fill his shoes. We are all blessed to have been touched by his talent!

Dear Shapiro Family:
We will all miss Marvin's prodigious sense of humor, his humility, his generosity of spirit, his intelligence, his fully realized love of family and friends, and the the joy which Marvin brought to everyone who was blessed to cross his path.
Michael & Carolyn Balaban

Matthew, Lesli and Robin: I was so fortunate to know your father and so appreciated his closeness, mentoring, and warm affection he showed my son Scott. I'm happy I was able to see him at Scott's 50th and thought how wonderful he looked (a little like Al Pacino, I thought...he'd like that!)
My thoughts and love are with you and your terrific family.
Joelle Simson

A true gentleman. Marv will be missed.

How is it that everyone I speak with had a special relationship with this one man?

Because it was Marv

Dear Robin, Matthew & Lesli,
I am devastated by your loss. Your Father was an amazing man. Incredible memories.
Love to all of you and a big hug for Darryl.....Sidne

I will miss my colleague, mentor, teacher and friend. He enriched every aspect of my early years and until today.

I have not seen Marvin for some time I remember our times at Cal, He will be missed by all. A great loss

The world would agree, one of our favorite human beings...
I'll miss ya....
Love Dan Friedman

Whenever Kathryn and family were in town we always looked forward to visiting Marvin and family. He was always so welcoming and even interested in us, in everyone. Convivial and kind, one sensed he had a rare depth of understanding of this crazy world. May we carry him in our hearts.

Marvin,It was an honor knowing you.It's been many years since We have talked,but nevertheless I will never forget the laughter that You provided for Me.

My love and condolesces to all Marvin's family and friends. I know he was special and loved by all

There was and always will be only one "Bebble". Everyone who knew you will miss you.