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In Loving Memory of

Norton Shapiro

February 24th, 1933 - February 2nd, 2019

Obituary

Nort, 85, was executive vice president of National Superior Fur Dressing & Dyeing Co. until 1999. A lifetime of service. Nort was known for his generosity - he was a founding member of the Mended Hearts Society of Rush University Medical Center - as well as his commitment to international friendship and collaboration. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara; daughter Cheryl Kreiter (Barry); and two grandchildren, Rachel and Elizabeth. A son, Michael, passed away in 1977. He is also survived by his brothers Nathan (Randy), Robert (Gwen), sister-in-law Marilyn Morton (the late Chuck), and their families. His parents, Lester and Edna, are deceased. The family is grateful to Ronelle Ashby. Services 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge, IL. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Civil Liberties Union, www.aclu.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

Graveside

Date & Time Wednesday 02/06/2019 at 03:00 PM

Address Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706

Clergy
Rabbi Michael Siegel
Anshe Emet Synagogue

Shiva

Address Shapiro Residence
1550 North State Parkway
Chicago, IL 60610

Additional Information
Immediately following the service
(Beginning at approximately 6PM)
Thursday after 6PM
Saturday evening after 6PM
Minyan all 3 nights at 7PM

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