Jacob Shapiro, 95

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WAYNESBORO, PA. – Jacob Shapiro died on April 4.  He was the husband of the late Hilde (Roesch) Shapiro. He was born in Providence, the son of the late Hyman Shapiro and Pauline (Rubin-Shapiro) Kaplan.

Jacob grew up during the great depression, and shortly after finishing high school, in 1941, he was inducted into the Army. He was one of those great Americans who answered his country’s call to duty and honorably wore the uniform of this nation as a GI in  Europe. Jacob was an individual who went through life’s journey without ever doubting  the wisdom of his own counsel and was never shy about sharing those ideas with the world at large.  He loved his family, his dear friends, religiously read the business section of the Washington Post and most particularly, he always enjoyed driving a hard but fair bargain.

He is survived by his older brother, Henry Shapiro, of Bristol, and was also the brother of the late William Shapiro and the late Frances (Shapiro) Salk.

He is survived by his children, Linda Sinel (Charles) of Pawtucket and Harold Shapiro (Michele) of Waynesboro.  He leaves 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice

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