Donald Shapiro

Mount Sinai Memorial Parks & Mortuaries

Shapiro, Donald
December 21, 1938 - January 10, 2013
Emmy award winning cinematographer and combat cameraman.
Beloved husband of Karen; loving father of Steven (Kelly-Anne),
Jeff (Samantha) and Michele; cherished grandfather of Tarin,
Taylor, Matthew, Jacob and Alexis; devoted brother of Gerald (Barbara);
loyal companion  Sophie.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Services will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 9 am
Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries ~ Hollywood Hills (800) 600-0076

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