CARL SHAPIRO Obituary

SHAPIRO -- Carl. Brandeis University mourns the passing of its most generous benefactor, Carl Shapiro, H'03. We extend deepest sympathies to his daughter, Ellen Jaffe, and her husband, Robert; his daughter, Linda Waintrup, and her husband, Daniel; and the entire Shapiro family. The immense generosity of Carl Shapiro and his late wife, Ruth, has shaped Brandeis in innumerable ways. Our institution would not have achieved its reputation for academic excellence without their dedicated support. We are grateful for and inspired by the everlasting legacy the Shapiros have left at Brandeis. Ron Liebowitz, President, Meyer G. Koplow '72, P'02, P'05, Chair, Board of Trustees

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 14, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for CARL SHAPIRO

10 Entries

Julie stone

February 18, 2022

Kimberly Samantha Penelope Linda and family. I am so beyond sorry for your loss!! Carl was a wonderful person as I am sure you already know! I wish you all nothing but unconditional love and support during this difficult time in all of your lives! Kimmy call me if you need to or what to talk kiddo!!! I'm always there for you! My email is [email protected] I'll give you my number once you reach me via email. No I'm not paranoid lol just cautious about putting my overly private form of contact information online for others to see is all!!! I'd love to hear from you!!! Hope all is well sis!!! Love you always and forever....Julie stone hunt -Celona!!! Oye I've got a long name lol!!!!

Rob Palmer

May 8, 2021

Years ago I was fortunate to work on a data processing chargeback system with Kay Windsor, recently part of Vanity Fair Corp. This system allowed shops who were customers to be promptly billed for delivered orders, if they appeared to be closing, a big improvement over the prior slower manual system. I appreciate Kay Windsor hiring me for this job, but I had a long commute from Cape Cod each day, and eventually dropped out. I wish the family good fortune; I never met Carl personally, and appreciate his hiring me and the new experience.

Simone Taylor

March 26, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering your loved one today and always. Please except my warmest condolences.

March 11, 2021

Uncle Carl possessed a quality which I always found so appealing and that is the twinkle in his eye. I always enjoyed his sense of humor and his warmth. I have a lifetime of memories of him- celebrating many holidays at his home on Commonwealth Avenue.

Pamela Humphrey

March 10, 2021

I am so, so sad about Mr. Shapiro’s passing. It is hard to call him Carl as he represents an era that acknowledged those in our lives who led by example and whose wisdom we valued, more formally. We would all do well to strive to match his contribution and values. His dedication to his family was notorious. Being in his presence was a joy-not only for who he was but for what he represented. The best at being human and wise- with a good dose of humor. No wonder his family and so many others adored him. He seemed to be eternal -and he almost was in this life but certainly the legacy he left so profoundly will be carried by future generations of Shapiros and the names on institutions he and his wife so positively impacted will be a reminder to others. God bless him and may Heaven enjoy his presence.

Mark Cohen

March 10, 2021

While I was blessed to have been introduced to "Carl" and on several of his family occasions being able to have a conversation with him, I was always struck that he remembered my name . I can hardly remember my name :) Truly a giant that will be missed.

Larry Gevirtz

March 9, 2021

Though a very successful businessman, he gave top priority to family and charity, and was rewarded with an astoundingly long life. May his memory be blessed.

Dennis smith

March 9, 2021

My wife and I graduated Brandeis in 1965. We remember the Shapiro name at Brandeis and enjoyed the buildings which commemorated his gifts. His obituary is truly inspiring. I’m sorry I never had the opportunity to meet him. My condolences to his family, who ,I am sure , understand that mr Shapiro was truly a unique individual.

John & Jocelyne Hanman

March 9, 2021

We are proud to have met this important man on several occasions , he was a very caring great grandfather to our two grandchildren ,Penelope and Eloise.
We send our sympathies to all the family.

Rena Green

March 9, 2021

Years ago when I was living in the Boston area, I frequented a restaurant in Chestnut Hill. I was fortunate to meet Ruth & Carl since I sat at the table next to them. Ruth was a delight & a true lady. Carl gave me wonderful business advice which helped tremendously; not to mention giving me contacts in that regard.

My sincerest sympathies go out to the family for this wonderful man .

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