Obituary of Elsie Shapiro

Elsie Shapiro, age 96 of Tallahassee, Florida, formerly of Albany died on Sunday, May 15, 2016 in Tallahassee. Elsie was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Shapiro. Devoted mother of Barry Shapiro M.D. (the late Francoise Shapiro) and Susan Shapiro PhD and her partner Stella Morris. Loving grandmother of Andrew, Justin and Zachary. Loving great grandmother of Madeline Shapiro. Sister of Lillian Siegel and Lester Golderman. Elsie was predeceased by her sister, Shirley Basch. She was a graduate of the Philip Schuyler High School in Albany Elsie had been employed at one time in sales and merchandising in both Albany and Hudson, NY. She also enjoyed working at the Israel Bond Office and the Jewish World in Albany. She had been a member of Congregation Beth Abraham Jacob in Albany and was a life member of Hadassah. Elsie was also an avid bridge player Services at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue in Albany on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 12 noon. Interment will follow in the Beth Abraham Jacob Cemetery in Guilderland, NY. Those wishing to remember Elsie in a special way may make a memorial contribution to the Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee, Florida 32308 , Congregation Beth Abraham Jacob, 360 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY 12208 or the American Cancer Society 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110.