Alfred Jay Shapiro

Alfred was my dad. He was a leader. He was a giver. He was a caring person, generous to a fault. He had the biggest heart and a beautiful mind. He taught me how to love and how to be unselfish to be earnest honest sincere and disciplined he told me he and I were the most alike because we put family first.

I will always remember that as I visited my uncle and he was struggling, he made jokes, smiled with that Shapiro twinkle, and made sure that the last thing he said to me was his wish that I be happy and loved well. May that strength and generosity bless those who miss him dearly.

Dear Steven and family-Please accept our deepest condolences that Clara and I send to you and and your family on the passing of your dad. I know what a personal impact your dad had on your life through our discussions and I also know that his candle is held up brightly through the generous ways you took his lessons into life for all your friends to share. He is I am most certain proud of you and at peace knowing what a fine person you are with deep honest caring and concern for others. ...

In the practice of dermatology and life, Al was a mentor to Milton Sarkin who admired him greatly and who always listened to Al's words of advice....in turn Milton mentored Steven, so my dear we know that the circle continues unabated as we watch Jared grow to be the next best Shapiro in a family of great Shapiro men...love, Rhona Guberman

Al was my BIG Brother.....fond memories include ..I received a book on each birthday as a youngster with an inscription. We had many discussions about his childhood and we oftened compared our memories....
I will miss our chats...

Uncle Al will always be remembered by me as soft-spoken, smiling, gentle and fun. I am sorry we did not see more of him in my older years, but cousins clubs and coming to family events - those memories are a treasure. Love Reina

You will be missed and improved the lives of more people in your life than you ever realized.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.