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Florence Shapiro Obituary

SHAPIRO-Florence Ida (nee Snyder), of New York City, died Saturday, April 29, 2006, after a long, rich, and interesting life. Wife for 46 years of her beloved Judah J. Shapiro, eminent Jewish cultural and educational leader, who predeceased her (1980); adored mother of Jeremy and Daniel, sister of Roslyn Katz and the late Robert Snyder, sister-in-law of Milton Katz and Allegra Fuller Snyder, mother-in-law of Pamela Walsh, and loving aunt and great-aunt. Florence had a long career as a respected teacher and guidance counselor in New York City public high schools. A woman of amazing intelligence, memory, personality, wit, and lovingness, she was educated at Hunter College and Columbia Unversity (MA). All who met her found her unforgettable. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 3, at 11 am, at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, 630 Amsterdam Ave at 91st.

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Published by New York Times on May 1, 2006.

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Robert Mandevillle

May 26, 2006

Jeremy and Pam,



Janine and I were saddened to hear of Florence's passing. Our deepest sympathies go to you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill Brennan

May 5, 2006

Dear Pamela and Jeremy:



We are so sorry to hear of Florence's passing. Our thoughts are with you. May you have peace through this time, and always.



All our love,

Bill and Annemarie Brennan

Anna DiStefano

May 4, 2006

Dearest Jeremy,



I know how much your Mother meant to you. Please know that I hold you and your family in my heart during this painful and disorienting time.



Love,

Anna

Zarin Mehta

May 2, 2006

Carmen joins me in sending heartfelt condolences to our dear friend and colleague Pamela Walsh and her husband Jeremy Shapiro.

Jean Rose

May 1, 2006

Though we never had the privilege of meeting Florence we enjoyed hearing about this very special lady. We know you loved her deeply.We hope you will find strength and comfort in the wealth of memories knowing her has created! Please accept our sincere sympathy. Love and prayers from Jean, Bob, Jeremy and Amy.

Susan & Lype O'Dell

May 1, 2006

What an amazing and fascinating woman was your mother, Jeremy! Of course she would have to be. Lype and I both know the pain of losing a parent, no matter at what stage in your life or theirs, but celebrating such a wonderful life is definitely the order of the day.



With love to Pamela and to you,

Susan & Lype O'Dell

Carl R Schiebler

May 1, 2006

I am sorry for your Family's loss. She sounds like an amazing person and I am sure she will me missed by many. Pamela Walsh, I am so sad for all your problems this year.

Lucy Kraus

May 1, 2006

Dear Jeremy and Daniel,

I'm very sorry to hear the news. My deepest sympathies.

Brian, Gwen, Holly, Victoria Walsh

May 1, 2006

Jeremy, Daniel, and Pam:



We were all sorry to hear about Florence's passing. Sorry we couldn't be with you during this time, but we will be thinking of you.

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