Gertrude Shapiro

Shapiro-Gertrude (Rosen), of Waltham, MA, formerly of Delray Beach, FL, on January 29, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Sydney Shapiro. Devoted mother of Barbara Shapiro. Proud grandmother of Beryl Taylor and Samuel Taylor. Loving sister of the late Rose Worgaftik, Lillian Dymond, and Fritzie Petrizzi. Gertrude was born in the Bronx.  After she and Sydney married they moved to N. Bellmore, NY, where they lived for 25 years. She was active with the League of Women Voters. Gertrude was a 1^st Lt. in the Women’s Army Core (WAC) during WWII. In the early 1970’s she went back to school and achieved her BA. Gertrude was an avid bridge player and loved to play golf. In Florida, she volunteered her time for community newspapers, and women’s shelters. May her memory be for a blessing. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel (1251 Washington St., Newton), on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery (42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA), memorial observance will be at the home of Barbara Shapiro until 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Pl., Boston, MA 02215.