Celebrating the life of
Robert "Bob" Shapiro
July 08, 1937 - September 04, 2013
Robert "Bob" David Shapiro
Robert "Bob" David Shapiro, 76, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. He was born July 8, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Hyman and Frances Ginsborg Shapiro. He attended Temple and Penn State University, and Admiral Farragut Military Academy, where he excelled in basketball and baseball. Robert owned Doctor's Pet Center at the Oglethorpe Mall, and also worked for New England Life Insurance Co. as a Supervisor of Agents. He later worked for Sitel Corporation, and was currently employed by Home Depot. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran where he was involved in Navy Intelligence. He sponsored a Savannah City League Baseball team, known as Dr. Thompson's.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Allen Shapiro, and his uncle Norman Gainor.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Burns Shapiro, of Savannah, son, Michael Shapiro Renee, of Bluffton, SC, daughters, Donnal Trunck John, and Debbie Tindol, both of Hilton Head Island, SC, one granddaughter, Alaina Shapiro, and grandson, Austin Chittum, of Bluffton, and his sister, Elsie Shapiro Hossack, of Philadelphia, PA.
The family would like to thank his close friend, Tommy Madison, for his help and support during Bob's illness.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, The Lewis Cancer Center, or the Home Depot Homer Fund.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Sally, and Bob's children and family, We are sad for your loss. Sally, we are truly sorry that you didn't have more time with Bob. He was a good husband, especially with his sense of humor, and you were a good wife to him. Keep your good memories close to your heart. In friendship and love, Laura and Richard.
- Laura Schnabel, Topton, NC
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful person and I enjoyed working with him. He will be dearly missed.
- Diane Tindor, Savannah, GA
Sally, it is hard to express how very sorry we are that you did not have more time with Bob. He was a good person and fun to be around - will never forget his sense of humor. We will be thinking of you and praying for you and all of Bob's family.
- Ruthie & Curt Illies, Battle Lake, MN
Sally, and Bob's children and family, We are sad for your loss. Sally, we are truly sorry that you didn't have more time with Bob. He was a good husband, especially with his sense of humor, and you were a good wife to him. Keep your good memories close to your heart. In friendship and love, Laura and Richard.
- Laura Schnabel, Topton, NC
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful person and I enjoyed working with him. He will be dearly missed.
- Diane Tindor, Savannah, GA
Sally, it is hard to express how very sorry we are that you did not have more time with Bob. He was a good person and fun to be around - will never forget his sense of humor. We will be thinking of you and praying for you and all of Bob's family.
- Ruthie & Curt Illies, Battle Lake, MN
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
