Maurice A. Shapiro's Obituary
Maurice A. Shapiro (aka Butch), age 82, of Greenacres, FL (formally of Mountainside, New Jersey) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on October 20, 2019.
Maurice is predeceased by his wife, Barbara J. Shapiro; sisters, Diane I. Solimo, Rosalyn Levy, Marlene Orbach, and Muriel “Mimi” Shapiro; brother, Robert Shapiro and parents, Samuel and Elizabeth Shapiro (Arotsky).
Maurice is survived by his daughter Ellen Bach and her fiance’ Russell Lovvorn, grandson Noah Samuel Bach, sisters Barbara Spatzier and husband Robert; Freda Forgash and many nieces and nephews.
After retiring from his successful trucking company in New Jersey, Maurice and Barbara moved to Florida in 1998 to fulfill their retirement dream in the sunshine state. His daughter Ellen followed shortly thereafter to be close to her parents and raise her son, Noah, who was their pride and joy. Noah and his grandfather bonded over sports, especially baseball, and the love of good food.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, 11115 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL. 33437.
Shiva will be held Wednesday and Thursday at 2844 Waters Edge Circle, Greenacres, FL 33413 (River Bridge Community).
Maurice will be laid to rest next to his wife Barbara in a grave side service at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge. New Jersey at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 28, 2019.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society or The Deborah Hospital Foundation.
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