Funeral Details

Erwin “Lou” Shapiro

April 2, 1942 - December 23, 2024

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Memorial Service

North Shore Congregation Israel
1185 Sheridan Road
Glencoe, Illinois 60022
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Clergy

Rabbi Jacob Leizman
North Shore Congregation Israel

Interment - Private

Shiva

North Shore Congregation Israel
1185 North Sheridan Road
Glencoe, Illinois 60022
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Following the service until 8PM
Shiva coordinator is Randi Berger.
You can reach her at: 773.742.2702 with any questions.
If you would like to contribute towards the Shiva, Randi’s Venmo is:
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Memorial Contributions

Lewy Body Dementia Association
912 Killian Hill Road Southwest
Lilburn, Georgia 30047
www.lbda.org
or
Friends of the IDF
PO Box 4224
New York, New York 10163
support.fidf.org




OBITUARY

Erwin “Lou” Shapiro, age 82. Beloved husband of 59 years to Ady nee Sandalow. Devoted son of the late Simon and Faye Shapiro. Loving father of Jonathan Shapiro, Bobby (Deborah) Shapiro, Amy Shapiro and Stephen (Melissa) Shapiro. Proud grandfather of Eden Winograd, Livvy Winograd, Simon, Talia, Elle and Lia Shapiro. Dear brother of Sandy (David) Marcus and brother-in-law of Michael (Naomi) Sandalow, Barbara (Stan) Krupp, Joel Sandalow and the late Terry (the late Ina) Sandalow. Uncle of Mitchell, Heather, David, Marc, Judith, Sharon, Sholom, Nathan, Elizabeth, Andy, Matthew, Brian, Scott and Noah. Dearest cousin of Dennis Shapiro who was like a brother. Beloved lifelong friend of Michael and Barbara Levey. Proud Army Reserve veteran, leader in Highland Park CERT, Jewish War Veterans Post 29 & American Legion Post 145. Memorial service Thursday, January 2, 4PM at North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 N. Sheridan Road, Glencoe, IL 60022 with shiva following until 8PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association, www.lbda.org or Friends of the IDF, support.fidf.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.


GUEST BOOK

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Linda and I remember Lou as a good neighbor and friend.Lou introduced me to CERT.I enjoyed participating with Lou in the Jewish War Veterans.May his memory be for a blessing.

Joe Wallace
December 24, 2024
Lou was our neighbor for many years. He always had a smile and a friendly greeting. I will miss him, but know he is with the angels in heaven. May his memory be for a blessing.

Iris Morgan
December 24, 2024
Condolences to all, Lou was a good friend. Thanks for all you did in the political arena too. May his memory be a blessing.

David Greenberg
December 27, 2024
Dear Bobby ,Deborah, Simon& Talia.
We are so very sorry for your loss. It’s such a difficult time we know, but soon this terrible grief will turn into so many wonderful memories.
We send you love and our deepest condolences.
George & Sandi

George & Sandi Segenreich
December 27, 2024
I knew Lou as a fellow member of the HP CERT's. He was a good man and will be missed. May his memory be for a blessing.

Leslie Neilan
December 27, 2024
My sincere condolences to Lou’s entire family and his friends. I also met Lou as a member of CERT and his starting every meeting as our sergeant of arm s with the Pledge of Allegiance was greatly appreciated. We worked together on numerous projects and enjoyed our time together at the shooting range.; May his memory be a blessing.

Bruce Rosenberg
December 27, 2024
Ady:
I was so sorry to read this today! My condolences go out to you and your family and may his memory be a blessing.
Barbara Schnitz MayerGolen

Barbara MayerGolen
December 28, 2024
My interactions with Lou was through his volunteering with HP's CERT from its earliest beginnings. Lou was always a voice of reason in every situation; we need more of that these days. Lou was always a dependable, stand-up guy; we need more of that these days. Lou was always honest, but kind; we need more of that these days. Lou always had a smile for you; we need more of that these days. In short, Lou was good people and we were better people for knowing him; we need more of that these days. We need more Lou's.

Jamie & Laura Santucci
January 1, 2025
Mitch and I are so sorry for your loss.

Susan/ Kaplan
January 3, 2025