Funeral Details

Norton Shapiro

February 24, 1933 - February 2, 2019

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Graveside

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Clergy

Rabbi Michael Siegel
Anshe Emet Synagogue

Shiva

Shapiro Residence
1550 North State Parkway
Chicago, Illinois 60610
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Immediately following the service
(Beginning at approximately 6PM)
Thursday after 6PM
Saturday evening after 6PM
Minyan all 3 nights at 7PM

Memorial Contributions

American Civil Liberties Union
150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60601
www.aclu.org





OBITUARY

Nort, 85, was executive vice president of National Superior Fur Dressing & Dyeing Co. until 1999. A lifetime of service. Nort was known for his generosity - he was a founding member of the Mended Hearts Society of Rush University Medical Center - as well as his commitment to international friendship and collaboration. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara; daughter Cheryl Kreiter (Barry); and two grandchildren, Rachel and Elizabeth. A son, Michael, passed away in 1977. He is also survived by his brothers Nathan (Randy), Robert (Gwen), sister-in-law Marilyn Morton (the late Chuck), and their families. His parents, Lester and Edna, are deceased. The family is grateful to Ronelle Ashby. Services 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge, IL. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Civil Liberties Union, www.aclu.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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NORTON WAS THE BECHOR (FIRSTBORN) AND HE GOT A DOUBLE INHERITANCE OF LESTER'S TOUGHNESS..HE WAS ALSO TOUGH TO 'BREAK INTO' HOWEVER I ALWAYS GOT A KICK OUT OF BEING IN HIS COMPANY

SHERWIN BEGOUN
February 4, 2019
Prayers and condolences to the Shapiro family from both Vicky and I

James Porcari
February 4, 2019
Condolences to the Norton Shapiro family, as well as the entire Shapiro family. May God bless you in your time of grieving.

Bill Reid
February 4, 2019