Sidney H. Shapiro

of Newton, on April 1, 2015. Husband and partner in life of Rose Nicolazzo. Father of Leslie Shapiro and her husband Gerald Melnick of Newton & Arthur Shapiro and his wife Marcia of Ashland. Grandfather of Samuel and Maxine Melnick of Newton, Adam Shapiro and his wife Paulina of Westboro, Daniel Shapiro of Quincy, and Robert Shapiro of Ashland. Great-grandfather of Zofia and Lily Shapiro of Westboro. Brother of Marshall Shapiro and his wife Dorothy of Hastings, MN, and the late George and Harold Shapiro. Brother-in-law of Dan Frisoli and his late wife late Catherine Frisoli of Waltham, and Rose Caruso Nicolazzo and her late husband Patrick Nicolazzo of Peabody. Very special uncle to Donna Frisoli of Waltham, Cheryl Bibault and her husband Jacques of Holliston, Judith Bater and her husband David of Sutton, and Daniel Frisoli of Quincy. Also survived by many other loving nieces and nephews. Sidney owned and operated Aro Manufacturing Company of West Newton for many years employing many area residents. In retirement he and Rose operated The Tote Collection, a successful high-end craft business fabricating and selling tote and handbags which kept them engaged and busy. A great source of joy in his retirement was the West Suburban YMCA where he would be found five days a week working out with his many friends. Special acknowledgment to the time spent in the Laura D. class. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 11 am in the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA. Donations in Sidney’s memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Just read a message from Debbie about Sid. So sorry to hear such sad news. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hope to see you soon.

-Andrea McKittrick
Huntington, MA USA
Rose, I am so sorry for your loss. Sid was a wonderful man…just unforgettable. May he rest in peace.

-Nina Light
Waltham, MA USA