Cary Shapiro Obituary

Hello everyone, I'm Michelle, Cary's wife. Six years just doesn't seem possible. So many many things have happened in six years. Alysa is 21 and has a baby boy named Gabriel. Emilly is 18 graduating this year and a very accomplished dancer(thanks to her Daddy Cary) Christopher his mini me will be 11 in August, he's a carbon copy of her wonderful Father. We have come a long way, but will always miss him dearly. Today is always hard on us, but I know he would want him laughing so we tell funny stories, through laughter and tears we know he is always with us. Please make sure you tell a funny crazy Cary story, he would want everyone to laugh, that's what he did best. God bless Michelle and kids

I want to thank everyone who helped the kids and I over the last month. All the phone calls, people stopping by, the prayers from many, the support has been amazing. There is a place in our hearts for all of you. I am truly touched by how many peoples lives Cary impacted in one way or another, we have all lost a VERY special man. Some called him Daddy, Husband, Son, Brother, Cousin,or Friend, but he was a blessing to all of us, and I can say he will be missed deeply by everyone who knew him. To his Yellow brothers, I love you all, to say the least you guys are Real Men. To my family, you held me up when I couldn't stand. To my closest friends(you know who you are)you have not left my side and I will never forget what you have done for us. When you think of Cary, remember to laugh, always put God first, be true to yourself and others. Live life, laugh often, love always. Thank you again to everyone.

Dear Mrs Pat Shapiro
The death of a child leaves a heartache no one can heal, But Cary's love for you, will remain in your heart forever.

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Navarre will always be Cary's street. I was so saddened when I heard we lost one of our own. I hadn't seen Cary in years, and yet at the mention of his name, A smile came to my face and a tear to my eye. May God bless you all.

Dear Michelle and the Shapiro family,

I met Cary through my dad (Petey) and he was a very good guy. He always new how to put a smile on everyones face. I can't think of one time when we were altogether that we didn't have a blast. Cary will be deeply missed, but I know he will be looking down on all of us.

Sincerely

Crystal Peterson

Dear Michelle and the Shapiro family,

I can only imagine the loss you are all feeling because I myself cannot get rid of the huge lump in my throat each time I think he's gone.

Cary has always been a true friend and there is a pain in my heart that I never want to forget, because Cary was the type of person you could never forget.

On the brighter side of it, with that pain comes multiple memories of the laughter and the times we spent with Cary.

Each time I begin to think about Cary I start to cry... then I think about my experiences with Cary and I start to laugh. This has caused my wife to believe I'm going through "MEN"opause.

I will forever be searching for the Angel with the spritzer bottle and clown wig cause then I'll know I've found Cary again.

Cary and his family will always be in our heart and prayers.

Sincerely,
Petey, Jackie, Crystal, & Colin (the Peterson family)

"Cary Francis Tony Shapiro" Will truly be missed.Thank you for bringing so much laughter,love and fun to so many lives.I will never forget you.My thoughts and prayers are with Patricia,Lou and Michelle at this very sad time. God Bless you all

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I still remember the laughs we had together long ago hanging out at the Sadowski's home. Great memories that will last forever.

I always looked forward to bumping into Cary and hearing his funny and animated stories.The last time I saw him He was beaming with pride to show me some of his family pictures.My condolences to his Mom and Family.

I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Cary. I knew him many years ago. He was genuinely kind and had the gift to make people laugh. His memory will remain in the many hearts he touched. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of Cary. I knew him a long time ago during the high school days and have not seen or talked to him since, but Cary was a wonderful person that I will never forget because of his kindness and ability to make everyone laugh that was around him. I feel privileged to have known him.

My prayers and thoughts go out to his family and friends. There was only 1 Cary and he will be missed by many.

Cary will always hold a special place in our hearts for he was and always will be "OUR BEST MAN".

Thank you for being a part of our lives and for being "Uncle No No" to our son.

We will miss you and will never foget what a great person and friend you were.

Jim,Carolyn,Jayde and Jackie (Harrity)

Cary was larger than life. Just a huge presence that won't be forgotten. I'm grateful to have had him in my life. Never was there a time that he didn't leave me with a huge out loud grin. The devastation is again, indescribable. God's grace to the whole Shapiro family.
Barbara Trigsted

Our thoughts and prayers are with Cary's family and friends. We were deeply saddened by this loss and will miss Cary very much. We both worked at Little Bar and loved whenever Cary came to visit. He would always light up the place with his smile and good humor. God Bless

Jimmy,Maria,and the entire Rubino family.

I am really sorry for your loss. From the first day he started with us at Yellow he made us laugh. Ralph Shelhamer

Lori and I can't even begin to express the loss we feel.Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife ,children family and friends.There are just to many stories,so I will say this iv'e received many calls from people who have crossed his path and not one person can think of one bad memory not one.That speaks volumes.Even when he was mad he was funny,who can do that.

I am truly sorry for your loss. I knew Cary all of my life and he will be very missed by every heart he touched. He knew how to make me laugh. My thoughts are with your family.

To the Shapiro family, May God's grace be with you during your time of grief.

The last time I saw Cary was at the Saint Thecla reunion and we reminisced and had a really good laugh. I will always have fond memories of his fun ways and big heart and smiling face. What a great guy!
I can only assume that God had a shortage of humor and mischievousness in Heaven.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cary will be greatly missed. Cary & I used to go on our little journy's as kids. He left us with some of the best memories anyone can imagine. Our thoughts & prayers are with Cary's family.

John, Valerie, & Ferraresi Faamily

Our thoughts and prayers are with Cary's family. He was an amazining guy and the world just lost an abundance of laughter. There's a candle lit today at St. Vito's in Cary's honor. That's right Cary, St. Vito! God Bless.

Leo, Patty (Buffo), Brian and Patrick Nadolske, Mamaroneck, New York

i hired in with cary 18 years ago.fun fun fun.god bless you all.

The memory of Cary and I go back to the game of loanman. He was the fastest kid I ever had to catch. And he would say I was the fastest kid he had to catch. That memory lives forever. And just for the record, for any of you skitchers out there Cary held the record for the longest skitch ever. He skitched on a bus starting at Milwaukee & Devon all the way to jefferson Park Terminal. That record will stand in the name of Cary Shapiro forever. With our love and thoughts to the Shapiro Family.

The Brian Murray Family

Our family has suffered a great loss. We are numb and in shock at Cary's untimely and tragic death. Somehow, together, we will survive but only with the help of many friends and prayers.

Cary and Michelle shared a special love that flowed over onto anyone nearby, with their laughter that was sweet and contagious. Alysa, Emilly and Christopher had a Daddy who loved and worshiped them and made everyday special. He swelled with pride and tears at their smallest successes and biggest accomplishments. Cary left a legacy of love to enrich our lives, short as it was, enough to sustain us through these very painful days of saying good-bye to a unique man. He loved life, had a heart as big as Texas, was never at a loss of a funny story or a helping hand.

Cary will be dearly missed by many lifelong friends and truly missed by his family. Go with God, Cary, and keep Him laughing. We love You.

Micelle, I'm so sorry about Cary, he was one of a kind. A laugh a minute. We worked midnites together the last few years at Yellow and shared a table at lunchtime, we still don't know how he ate so much and he never did get a lunchbox. He will be missed. Shappy always made us happy, but this is sad.

Michelle, I am so sorry for what happened to Shappy, we worked midnites together the last few years at Yellow and he was one of a kind. A laugh a minute. We shared a table at lunchtime and we still don't know how he ate so much, he never did get a lunchbox. He will be missed, Shappy always made us happy, but this is sad.

I will never forget Cary Shapiro and the times we had. Cary, Buff, Brennan, Jimmy Dean, Chisi, And myself driving back home from Phil's Beach, in Cary's Ford Station Wagon. Joe and I were in the very back, where the seats face each other and we were smashing beer cans in his power rear window and throwing somebodys underwear around the wagon.
I never laughed so hard.

Michelle

I will miss that loving husband of yours. He was one of the boys that hung out with my sons. He was just over by my house for a spagetti dinner a few weeks ago. It was the night that he went with your son Christopher (CJ) and my son Tom and his son Tommy to see the Black Hawks. He always called me Mrs. S. and I loved it. He could make you laugh just by hearing him laugh. We will miss him so much that it hurts. I love the one about pop goes the weasel song and the cat that Tom told me the day he did it. Poor Cat I said and he laughed. It is something that Cary would do without any malice just to laugh. My heart goes out to you and the children. You and your children are in my prayers.

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Sadowski Sr.

Dear Parker Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Cary. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything at all.
Mark, Katie, Jack and Tim Russo

Cary loved my sister Michelle for who she was and he made her happier than I've ever seen her; she and the kids are never going to be the same. Cary and I shared a love of music and laughter and our family was lucky to have him around for the few short years since 2001. We are all trying to help Michelle and the kids and I encourage everyone to make a donation to the memorial fund set up for Michelle and the kids . . . . they'll need our help for a long time. We love and miss you Cary - our condolences to your family. Keep on smiling and laughing where ever you are Cary - you're one of a kind!!

I was devasted and saddened to hear of Cary's death. Our Navarre Ave. antics will always stay a cherished memory. Cary was a Happy, Care-free kind-a-guy and he will certainly be missed. His family will be in my prayers. Hold tight to your memories and may God bless Cary and his family.

Cary was someone special to my whole family. He married my cousin ( Michelle ) and brought great happiness to her and the kids. At family gatherings he was the one who made us all laugh with his jokes. Great memories, I love you Michelle and I love you Cary. You will be missed very much and BOOZE DOG has great memories to keep of the fun times together.

I was devistated to hear about Cary's passing. I'm going to miss saying hello to "CARY" followed by his resounding "KARI" but most of all, his unusual sense of humor that ALWAYS made me laugh. I've got a lot of memories playing poker, hanging out, and most recent, riding on the bike with my husband, Cary and many others. Cary had a way of making all of us laugh so hard, we'd cry. He was truly one-in-a-million.

My prayers and thoughts go out to his family. He was loved by many.

Michelle,

My heart aches for you and your family over the loss of your beloved husband. I will never forget the time you brought your wedding pictures to work to show your fellow employees. You were so proud of those pictures! Stay strong and know you are in my thoughts.

Sheryl

Michelle, we are so sorry to hear about Cary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. Love, Blaine, Melanie, Ryan and Maddy

Cary always made me laugh, " Katie my darling" will never be the same. I will have a piece a cake for you on our birthday.
To his Family and his Friends, your loss is unmeasurable. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Kate (Harrity) Shewchuk and Family

Cary will be missed. "Katie my darling" will never be the same. Our birthday will never be the same... He will always have a special place in my heart.
To his friends and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. It is unmeasurable loss to you all.

Kate (Harrity) Shewchuk and Family

Cary was one of those few persons who you could never get mad at.I'll miss how he made every laugh, I'll miss how he was always in a hurry to do something or in a hurry to do nothing.I know everyone will miss his famous noise popping back slap, and his endless nick-names for everyone.You will be truelly missed Shooby.

Having the Shapiro's for neighbors was a blessing and a riot! Cary was a fun-loving, big-hearted guy who will be truly missed. The whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God bless all of you and keep you close.

~ Sue Hopkins

Michelle, we are greatly saddened by the loss of Cary. You and your three children are in our prayers. May the comfort of our risen Lord be with all of you at this time of sadness.

Shooby or Shappy or whatever nickname we had for Cary made us all feel close to him and he responded by making us laugh. As sad as I am right now for our loss and all of the lives that Cary touched, it only takes a moment to reflect back and smile at the great times he gave us. I cannot pinpoint one specific "Cary" moment because there were so many. I personally will never forget the many cards games we played, the weekends at Flanfest and the laughter we shared. We may have lost something truly special but God just received a Harley-riding big hearted comedian in his corner. Heaven is gonna be someplace special.

We are so sorry for the loss of Cary- I have such fond memories of Navarre street growing up with him and your family- and no matter what- Cary would make me laugh- whenever seeing him over the years- always a smile and a hearty laugh from him! it was contagious! You all will be kept in mind and prayer.
Allison (Benker) Parise and family

Michlle, I was so sorry to hear about Cary. I was at Aaron and Cathy's when they got the call. Our condolences go out to all nof you