Obituary of Eric Shapiro

Eric A Shapiro MD Monticello, NY Dr. Eric A. Shapiro died peacefully at home of glioblastoma multiforme surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, April 28, 2007. Dr. Shapiro was 52. He was the son of Betty and William Shapiro of Boca Raton, Florida. Eric was a graduate of New Rochelle High School class of 72, Brandeis University class of76, Mt Sinai School of Medicine class of 80. He trained as a gastroenterologist, internist and nutrition specialist at Boston University Hospital and the Boston VA Medical Center 1980-1986. He had practiced in the Ferndale/Liberty area since 1988. He was much loved by his patients. They were all very dear and important to him. He was also on staff at Catskill Regional Medical Center and served the hospital and the community in many ways. He was an outspoken and honest advocate for his patients and for improving medical care in Sullivan County. He was also actively dedicated to the support of the State of Israel. He is survived by his beloved wife and partner of 30 years, Judith, and children; David, of Worcester, MA, Ilana of Shanghai, China, and Alex of Greensboro, NC. He is also survived by brother Kenneth and his wife Joni, brother Raymond, siblings-in-law Jon and Judy, Elliot and Jan, eight wonderful nephews and nieces, and his beloved in-laws; Janet and Sidney Quint of Milton, MA and other much loved family and friends. Erics greatest pride and joy was his family. Even at the end he was always encouraging them to go out and find their own paths, but to always try at the same time to make the world a better place. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 30 in Congregation Ahavath Israel Synagogue, Chestnut St, Liberty at 11:00 AM. Rabbi Marvin Goldman will officiate. Burial will be in Ahavath Israel Cemetery Hy-San-Na Rd. Liberty. Shiva will be at the family home. Donations in his memory may be sent to the Jewish National Fund, Attn the Tal Fund, 42 E 69th St New York, New York 10021, or The American Hebrew Academy 4334 Hobbs Road, Greensboro, NC 27410, or to Hospice of Sullivan and Orange Counties 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY. Funeral Arrangements by Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home Inc. Monticello.