"Larry, may you be blessed on your journey to the Land of the Ever-Young! May all your bridge hands be great! Til we meet again, Blessed Be! "
In loving memory of
Lawrence "Larry" Sydney Shapiro
May 1, 1943 - September 14, 2016
COTTAGE GROVE - Lawrence "Larry" Sydney Shapiro was born on May 1st, 1943 to Louis and Florence (nee Zadovnik) Shapiro in Chicago, IL.
Larry enjoyed live music, all nature of sports, good food, and politics. Larry was pro-legalization of Marijuana. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his children: Michelle "Shelli" Shapiro (Jerry "JJ" Johnson), Kenneth Shapiro, and Stephanie Shapiro Rowley; his sister, Amy Shapiro (Jeffery Olenik); and his nephew, Louis Olenik. He is further survived by many surrogate children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews, as well as friends that became family.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Florence, and his sister, Susan Trost.
A Celebration of Larry's Life will be held Sunday, September 18, at 2 pm at Nora's II Tavern, 1843 U.S. HWY 12/18, Deerfield, WI 53531.
Tributes
"Larry, I have enjoyed so much fun with you and our group of friends over the years. May you have joy in Heaven. Julie "
"I knew this day was coming, but I did expect it happen in such a horrible way. I will miss you. We had a lot of great trips together and lots of fun, Mexico, Jamaica Texas and lots of trips to watch the Packers play. Good my friend till we meet again. Jose` Perez"
"Larry, we had so many good times together. All the years of going out for Chinese. My heart is broken. Much love to you Larry, Shelley & family.
Cheryl Brown Lanzendorf"
"Larry you were a true friend from the 60,s see you again later, ann"