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Delbert Shapiro Obituary

Shapiro, Delbert "Del" age 80, loving husband and best friend for over 57 years of Claire (nee Markowitz), beloved father and wonderful role model of Lynn (Scott) Kane, Denyse (Bruce) Goodman and Howard Shapiro, proud grandfather of Evan (Nina Weiss), Dr. Jason and Seth (fiancee Lisa Wolfson) Kane, Marni (Brian) Helfand and Jordan Goodman, proud great- grandfather of Alexa Danielle Kane, devoted friend of many in Chicago and Tucson. Service Thursday, 1 p.m., at The Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd. (one blk north of Old Orchard). Interment Shalom Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL, 60635 or to the charity of your choice. Funeral information: 847-256-5700 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2002.

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Richard Phinney

June 13, 2002

Dear Shapiro Family:

Very sorry to hear of Del's death in

the Tribune today.We were friendly competitors in the printing business;Regent Printing Co. and Thos.P. Halpin Co., located in the same building. While we had no mutual customers I did used to see Del and his brothers at Glenview

Naval Air Station golf course many

times; Del was an Army Officer and I was a Navy officer.

Best of luck.....Dick Phinney

George Pierce

June 13, 2002

Dear Claire,

Lynn,Denyse and Howard,



Saddened to hear of your loss.

I have many fond memories from working with Del at Regent Printing.

Sincerely,

George Pierce

Helen and Jon Simon

June 12, 2002

Dear Shapiro and Kane Families,

Our sincere condolences to all of you. We are so sorry to hear about Del. We will have fond memories of him.

Love, Helen and Jon

William Plotkin

June 12, 2002

We share in your sorrow.



Dr. William H. Plotkin and family

Diana Shapiro-McCoy

June 12, 2002

Del was a beautiful part of my youth and a special cousin(our

fathers were first cousins).

Diana Shapiro-McCoy

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