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1937

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2013

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Robert Shapiro Obituary

Robert Bob David Shapiro - SAVANNAH - Robert Bob David Shapiro, 76, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. He was born July 8, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Hyman and Frances Ginsborg Shapiro. He attended Temple and Penn State University, and Admiral Farragut Military Academy, where he excelled in basketball and baseball. Robert owned Doctor's Pet Center at the Oglethorpe Mall, and also worked for New England Life Insurance Co. as a Supervisor of Agents. He later worked for Sitel Corporation, and was currently employed by Home Depot. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran where he was involved in Navy Intelligence. He sponsored a Savannah City League Baseball team, known as Dr. Thompson's. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Allen Shapiro, and his uncle Norman Gainor. He is survived by his wife, Sally Burns Shapiro, of Savannah, son, Michael Shapiro (Renee), of Bluffton, SC, daughters, Donnal Trunck (John), and Debbie Tindol, both of Hilton Head Island, SC, one granddaughter, Alaina Shapiro, and grandson, Austin Chittum, of Bluffton, and his sister, Elsie Shapiro Hossack, of Philadelphia, PA. The family would like to thank his close friend, Tommy Madison, for his help and support during Bob's illness. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, The Lewis Cancer Center, or the Home Depot Homer Fund. Savannah Morning News September 6, 2013 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2013.

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Delvin Love

September 8, 2013

Sally I am so sorry for your loss. I am your neighbor and your friend if you need me.

September 8, 2013

bobby if you can hear me, i love you. i love you bob. lois

Susan Varallo

September 6, 2013

Tom and I are saddened at Bob's passing. So glad he was fortunate to have spent his last years with Sally, a wonderful woman. Bob was at the center of our group of friends from the '80's and we are glad to have known him as well as we did. He will be missed.

bob & sally

bill sussman

September 6, 2013

I first met bob in augusta in 1980 when I moved into my office next to his in the new south building. we were two Yankees from philly and he helped me get adjusted to life without cheesesteaks. bob always had a wry comment to add to the humor of life. I will always be forever grateful for his ability to convince a beautiful young woman to meet me who has now been my wife for 27 years and luckily he did the same for himself with sally. bob was my friend and I shall miss him terribly.

Cindy Bonneau

September 6, 2013

FRIENDS
In a changing world with confusion
There are those whose friendship
I value more then any other prize.
I never realize this was so until I knew
that I would soon see those people
for the very last time
When I am lonely, when tears are very near,
I think of them,
I recall the laughter
and all the beautiful moments
which are bittersweet as memories.

Memories
They will tear my heart, but they will be
The most beautiful pain that I shall ever know,
And I shall content myself with this knowledge:
Somewhere in this universe
My soul will be rejoined
with those it has loved.

Cindy Kaye Woods Bonneau (May 1976)

Thanks Bob for the most beautiful memories for the past 7 years and 18 days of knowing you..My heart goes out to your family and of course Sally.. You will be surely missed by ALL of us but THANKS for being a HUGE part of my life.. Love you Bob!

Raylin

September 6, 2013

Sally & family, we are so sorry for your loss. We all loved Grandad Bob, such a nice man. Please take comfort in knowing that the Lord needed him, and he is with all of you in your time of sorrow.

Patricia Loper

September 5, 2013

Sally, I was so sad to hear of Bob's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelley Sapp

September 5, 2013

I will miss you Bob! I loved seeing you in the break room... Rest in Peace and God Bless??

Suzie Palfreyman

September 5, 2013

May God give you peace and healing. So sorry.

September 5, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Anna Tompkins

September 5, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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