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STEVEN SHAW Obituary

Shaw--Steven A., died April 8, age 44. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ellen R. Shapiro, and his favorite person, son P.J. Shaw. Also, his mother Penny, sister Jennifer, mother-in-law Susan, brothers-in-law Jonathan, Michael and Billy. Plus nephews and countless friends. He will be deeply missed. Service: Thursday, 1:15 pm. Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, 630 Amsterdam Ave., NYC.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 10, 2014.

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allison nachamie lapin

April 30, 2014

Dear Penelope,
I am very sorry for your loss. I had not been in touch with Steven for many years but I have fond memories of you both.( when visiting my parents for Passover i uncovered the cape you helped me make for playing Lady Macbeth at 6th grade graduation)

April 18, 2014

Dearest Ellen,
Louise Fay Bergman just today told me this tragic news. Pease know that Kristen & I (and ALL of us at CAA) are thinking of you and sending our sincere condolences to you and PJ.
Love, Suzanne

Robert Harker

April 16, 2014

I knew Steven only by reputation and from his numerous appearances on Quirky's live evaluation. The more I read about him the more I realize how remarkable he is. A lawyer, a culinary expert, an expert in social networking ... he IS a wonderful person & know that he lived his life well. Don't cry for him, smile & laugh for him for I think that's what he would have wanted. God Love you Steven Shaw.

Patrick Hutton

April 15, 2014

very sad news, and my condolences to Ellen. I remember Steven as one of my best students ever at UVM.

Karel Karpe

April 14, 2014

Penny and family, so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. - Karel and William and your Project Happy family.

April 13, 2014

Ellen, Please know that you and PJ are in our thoughts and prayers. Sharon and John Selden

Robyn Teplitzky

April 11, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about you loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Robyn & Jeff Teplitzky

Pat & Jim Tober

April 11, 2014

Ellen... Please know that you and PJ are in our thoughts and prayers today... With our heartfelt sympathies to the Shapiro and Shaw families...

Clare Wilson

April 11, 2014

My deepest sympathies. Steven was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.

April 10, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.

David Jacobowitz

April 10, 2014

Marcia and I, along with our whole family, are so sad to lose Steven, an exemplary husband, father, son, brother, cousin and all around mensch. May Hashem give you the strength to get through this challenging period in your lives.

Elissa White

April 10, 2014

My thoughts and sympathies to the family.

Rosie Saferstein

April 10, 2014

So sorry to hear this tragic news. Condolences to the whole family.

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