PHILLIP B. SHAPIRO

SOUTH BEND - Phillip B. "Flip" Shapiro, 72, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 2:40 PM Friday, January 12, 2007, in his home. He was employed with Wheelabrator Frye, Mishawaka, for 25 years, then worked in private security. He was born on February 4, 1934, in South Bend, IN, to Lyon and Edith (Jacobson) Shapiro, and was a lifelong resident.

On July 12, 1958, in South Bend, IN, he married his one true love, Ruth M. (Alkire) Shapiro, who survives. Along with his loving wife of 48 years, Ruth Shapiro, he is survived by three daughters, Diane (Bill) O'Banion of New Carlisle, Vicky Clifford of LaPorte and Julie (Keith Newbill) Shapiro of South Bend; three sons, Mark Shapiro, Michael Shapiro and Julius (Laurie) Shapiro, all of South Bend; six grandchildren, Kelly O'Banion, Kayla O'Banion, Sierra Chappell, Rod "Pickles" Chappell, Brandy Clifford and Casey Clifford; two great-grandchildren, Robbie Cook and Taylor O'Banion; and a brother, Norman Chramoff of West Hollywood, CA.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and David Shapiro.

Mr. Shapiro attended Central High School and then joined the United States Marine Corps. He also served in the Indiana National Guard and Army Reserves. Phillip was a volunteer with the Civil Defense and was an active volunteer for the Democratic Party as well as a member of the Westside Democratic Club. He was also a member of VFW Post 50 and American Legion Post 357.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, January 19, 2007, at Servants of the Streets Ministries, 833 South 30th Street, South Bend. Apostle Mario Villela will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Friday in the church. Burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend, IN. Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, South Bend, is assisting the family with arrangements. Contributions in memory of Phillip Shapiro may be made to the Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.

 Afterglow I'd like the memory of me To be a happy one. I'd like to leave an after glow Of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo Whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times And bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, To dry before the sun Of happy memories That I leave when life is done.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Jan. 17, 2007.

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