Funeral Details

Benjamin F. Shapera

May 22, 1943 - October 21, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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Clergy

Rabbi Victor Mirelman
Rabbi Adir Glick
West Suburban Temple Har Zion

Interment

Jewish Oakridge Cemetery
4301 West Roosevelt Road
Hillside, Illinois 60162
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Memorial Contributions

West Suburban Temple Har Zion
1040 North Harlem Avenue
River Forest, Illinois 60305
www.harzion.org




OBITUARY

Benjamin F. Shapera
Beloved husband of Patricia for 64 years. Loving father of Charles (Zoe) Shapera, David (Mayra) Shapera, Jeremiah Shapera, and the late Joshua (Alexandrea) Shapera. Cherished grandfather of Gabriel, Jonah, Bella, Alan, Tabatha, Arza, Micah, Levi, and Sophie. Services Friday, 11AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 North Buffalo Grove Road (1 Block North of Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove. Interment Jewish Oakridge Cemetery. To attend the funeral livestream please visit our website. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Suburban Temple Har Zion, 1040 North Harlem Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305, www.harzion.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


GUEST BOOK

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Dear Charles and Family,
I met Charles’s father, Benjamin, at various events through the years starting with the wedding of Charles and Zoe. I remember Benjamin’s beautiful face and persona. He was a nice mensch and am fortunate to have become friends with his amazing son, Charles, husband of my dear and amazing friend Zoe, and father of his two wonderful children Arza and Micah. May love and sweet memories sustain you and your family.
Lea

Lea Bradley
October 24, 2025
Charles and family,

I'm so sorry about your father's passing. The memories and laughter from stories of him will help the process.
I wish you and your family the best and may God continue to give you peace and strength in this season of sorrow.

Blessings,
Patricia Vera
(WSTHZ Staff)

PATRICIA VERA
October 24, 2025
My wife and I knew Ben and Pat for many years. We worked on many large jigsaw puzzles together at Villa Park and Helen Plum Libraries. Always enjoyed seeing Ben's smiling face.

Bill Hendron
October 29, 2025
Mr. Shapera was a nice gentleman from Villa Park library movie club. He and his wife attended the films. May he RIP. Prayers for his loved ones..

Catherine Anna and Wes Hessel
November 6, 2025