Stanley Harold Shapiro

Stanley Harold Shapiro February 25, 1935 - February 25, 2012 Stanley H. Shapiro passed away at home early Saturday, February 25, on his 77th birthday. Stanley passed away peacefully in his sleep, without waking or suffering. After living with years of illness, he had the good fortune to die at home, loved and with dignity. Harley, his beloved little dog, was by his side. Stanley was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 25th, 1935. He obtained his Master of Science degree in Biology at Brooklyn College and obtained his PhD at the State University of New York. He had a passion for research and truly loved his work throughout his entire career. Stanley practiced at Queens General Hospital for 27 yrs and Long Island Jewish for 12 yrs. He had over 30 research articles published and had in his lab possession of the only electron microscope in NYC. After retiring to Florida, he taught Biology at Keyser University before retiring completely for health reasons and moving to St. Augustine to be near his daughter and son in law. Stanley was married for 37 years to the love of his life, Dale, and together they lived the good life in New York and Long Island. They were known for the wonderful Christmas parties they held each year, for always having a beautiful home always full of music and for being the house on the block to which others brought stray animals. They both had a love for animals, and it was not uncommon to see Stanley, pipe in mouth, walking six or seven dogs (of various pedigrees and sizes) along the street, with a kitty following along behind. Stanley was a good man, extremely intelligent and kind, and he was a great provider and father. He was funny until the end, and he was very loved. He is survived by his daughter Robin Kantner-Nordan and son-in-law Larry Nordan of St. Augustine, his son Mark Katz of California, his brother Donald Shapiro of Boca Raton, and his beloved dog Harley. As per Stanley's wishes, there will be no service, and his ashes will be scattered over the ocean where his beloved wife's ashes were scattered 12 years ago. In his memory, those wishing may make a contribution to SAFE Pet Rescue, P.O. Box 840215, St. Augustine, FL 32080. The family wishes to thank caregivers Kay and Donnie, the volunteers of SAFE Pet Rescue for making Stanley a welcome part of the SAFE family, and the folks at the St Augustine Artificial Kidney Center, Island Doctors, Flagler Hospital, and the St. Augustine Council on Aging for making his life a little sunnier the last few years. In Stanley's memory, do something nice and unexpected for someone today. Help someone less fortunate or disabled; smile at a stranger; be kind . St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.