Leader and mentor; community champion and member of the Greatest Generation. Educator to some, an intense intellectual challenge to many.
Equality, Justice, and Inclusion - a constant pursuit. Committed to business and civic responsibility, a generous volunteer of time and resources.
Thoughtful and provocative moderator. Progressive, yet keenly aware of history and foundation. Dedicated to and surrounded by family and tradition.
Joel B.mShapiro passed away on February 6, 2015 - five weeks shy of his ninety-third birthday.
He lived his life by example, and challenged those who would listen to do the same. Although many of his most cherished contributions happened decades before today, his legacy of accomplishment and involvement remain present.
He lived a full and active life, immersed in business and community, intellectually engaged, and demanding to the end.
An only son of Simon and Anna Shapiro, Joel learned early on the strength nurtured in independence and education.
A graduate of East High School in 1939, the New Mexico Military Institute, and University of California, Berkeley, Joel joined Patton's Army in 1943, stationed in Western Europe, G2-intelligence.
An eyewitness to history, Joel walked through the gates of Dachau concentration camp only two days after liberation. His experiences in World War II profoundly shaped his existence.
Shapiro Luggage & Gifts became his mission and noble pursuit. Started by his immigrant father, Simon, in 1917 as a trunk manufacturer in downtown Salt Lake City, the Shapiro luggage and gift shop on Main Street became an icon during the days when local retail establishments thrived and lined the streets of downtown.
An acute businessman, with a watchful eye toward progress and innovation, his business success was measured by customer satisfaction and the loyalty of the generations of employees who worked along side him.
Uncharacteristic of many businesses, he graciously handed the reins of the family enterprise to his three sons, Alex, Eric, and Daniel, in the mid 1980's. With great sense of personal pride, his sons continued on in his tradition running the luggage and gift business together for twenty-five years.
In the summer of 1957, he married Vivian Guss, the daughter of Samuel and Doris Guss, in the Roof Garden atop the famous Hotel Utah. Vivian was his rock, his sail, and his loving, doting companion until her death in 1997.
Joel immersed himself in community and civic responsibility. A leader and stalwart force in his industry, he dedicated decades of volunteer energy to create programs, products, and innovative retail concepts for the National Luggage Dealer's Association. Lasting friendships from within this association were among his most fond memories.
The Jewish community of Salt Lake City is the recipient of his most significant achievements. Joel was a constant presence in shaping the development of the SLC Jewish Community Center.
His foresight to merge the Jewish Congregations of Salt Lake and create one religious school for its Jewish youth helped build the foundations upon which Congregation Kol Ami proudly stands today.
The United Jewish Federation of Utah and Jewish Family Service are among the many Jewish organizations which benefited from his leadership and knowledge.
He was a mentor, teacher, and confident to many past and present leaders of the Jewish community. He was intellectually and passionately entrenched in the values of equality, compassion, dialogue, and the foundations of democracy.
In particular, he was deeply fond of the organizational endeavors and community leaders involved in the Inclusion Center. He also held long-term membership with Kiwanis, Masons, Shriners, and the ACLU.
Preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Guss Shapiro, and his parents, Simon and Anna Shapiro. He is survived by his three sons, Alex, Eric, and Daniel, who all strive to carry on his rich legacy. A father of three boys, Joel and Vivian were blessed by their daughters (by marriage), Lavine, Sara, and Robin, and the richness they added to their lives. Joel was incredibly proud of his grandchildren, Samuel, Jessica, Jacob, Joshua, Andrew, and Ian, constantly challenging each to reach above and beyond.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 East 100 South.
Graveside services will follow with full military honors accorded at B'nai Israel Cemetery, 4th Avenue and Q Street.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from February 8 to February 9, 2015.
Equality, Justice, and Inclusion - a constant pursuit. Committed to business and civic responsibility, a generous volunteer of time and resources.
Thoughtful and provocative moderator. Progressive, yet keenly aware of history and foundation. Dedicated to and surrounded by family and tradition.
Joel B.mShapiro passed away on February 6, 2015 - five weeks shy of his ninety-third birthday.
He lived his life by example, and challenged those who would listen to do the same. Although many of his most cherished contributions happened decades before today, his legacy of accomplishment and involvement remain present.
He lived a full and active life, immersed in business and community, intellectually engaged, and demanding to the end.
An only son of Simon and Anna Shapiro, Joel learned early on the strength nurtured in independence and education.
A graduate of East High School in 1939, the New Mexico Military Institute, and University of California, Berkeley, Joel joined Patton's Army in 1943, stationed in Western Europe, G2-intelligence.
An eyewitness to history, Joel walked through the gates of Dachau concentration camp only two days after liberation. His experiences in World War II profoundly shaped his existence.
Shapiro Luggage & Gifts became his mission and noble pursuit. Started by his immigrant father, Simon, in 1917 as a trunk manufacturer in downtown Salt Lake City, the Shapiro luggage and gift shop on Main Street became an icon during the days when local retail establishments thrived and lined the streets of downtown.
An acute businessman, with a watchful eye toward progress and innovation, his business success was measured by customer satisfaction and the loyalty of the generations of employees who worked along side him.
Uncharacteristic of many businesses, he graciously handed the reins of the family enterprise to his three sons, Alex, Eric, and Daniel, in the mid 1980's. With great sense of personal pride, his sons continued on in his tradition running the luggage and gift business together for twenty-five years.
In the summer of 1957, he married Vivian Guss, the daughter of Samuel and Doris Guss, in the Roof Garden atop the famous Hotel Utah. Vivian was his rock, his sail, and his loving, doting companion until her death in 1997.
Joel immersed himself in community and civic responsibility. A leader and stalwart force in his industry, he dedicated decades of volunteer energy to create programs, products, and innovative retail concepts for the National Luggage Dealer's Association. Lasting friendships from within this association were among his most fond memories.
The Jewish community of Salt Lake City is the recipient of his most significant achievements. Joel was a constant presence in shaping the development of the SLC Jewish Community Center.
His foresight to merge the Jewish Congregations of Salt Lake and create one religious school for its Jewish youth helped build the foundations upon which Congregation Kol Ami proudly stands today.
The United Jewish Federation of Utah and Jewish Family Service are among the many Jewish organizations which benefited from his leadership and knowledge.
He was a mentor, teacher, and confident to many past and present leaders of the Jewish community. He was intellectually and passionately entrenched in the values of equality, compassion, dialogue, and the foundations of democracy.
In particular, he was deeply fond of the organizational endeavors and community leaders involved in the Inclusion Center. He also held long-term membership with Kiwanis, Masons, Shriners, and the ACLU.
Preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Guss Shapiro, and his parents, Simon and Anna Shapiro. He is survived by his three sons, Alex, Eric, and Daniel, who all strive to carry on his rich legacy. A father of three boys, Joel and Vivian were blessed by their daughters (by marriage), Lavine, Sara, and Robin, and the richness they added to their lives. Joel was incredibly proud of his grandchildren, Samuel, Jessica, Jacob, Joshua, Andrew, and Ian, constantly challenging each to reach above and beyond.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 East 100 South.
Graveside services will follow with full military honors accorded at B'nai Israel Cemetery, 4th Avenue and Q Street.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from February 8 to February 9, 2015.
Leader and mentor; community champion and member of the Greatest Generation. Educator to some, an intense intellectual challenge to many.
Equality, Justice, and Inclusion - a constant pursuit. Committed to business and civic responsibility, a generous volunteer of time and resources.
Thoughtful and provocative moderator. Progressive, yet keenly aware of history and foundation. Dedicated to and surrounded by family and tradition.
Joel B.mShapiro passed away on February 6, 2015 - five weeks shy of his ninety-third birthday.
He lived his life by example, and challenged those who would listen to do the same. Although many of his most cherished contributions happened decades before today, his legacy of accomplishment and involvement remain present.
He lived a full and active life, immersed in business and community, intellectually engaged, and demanding to the end.
An only son of Simon and Anna Shapiro, Joel learned early on the strength nurtured in independence and education.
A graduate of East High School in 1939, the New Mexico Military Institute, and University of California, Berkeley, Joel joined Patton's Army in 1943, stationed in Western Europe, G2-intelligence.
An eyewitness to history, Joel walked through the gates of Dachau concentration camp only two days after liberation. His experiences in World War II profoundly shaped his existence.
Shapiro Luggage & Gifts became his mission and noble pursuit. Started by his immigrant father, Simon, in 1917 as a trunk manufacturer in downtown Salt Lake City, the Shapiro luggage and gift shop on Main Street became an icon during the days when local retail establishments thrived and lined the streets of downtown.
An acute businessman, with a watchful eye toward progress and innovation, his business success was measured by customer satisfaction and the loyalty of the generations of employees who worked along side him.
Uncharacteristic of many businesses, he graciously handed the reins of the family enterprise to his three sons, Alex, Eric, and Daniel, in the mid 1980's. With great sense of personal pride, his sons continued on in his tradition running the luggage and gift business together for twenty-five years.
In the summer of 1957, he married Vivian Guss, the daughter of Samuel and Doris Guss, in the Roof Garden atop the famous Hotel Utah. Vivian was his rock, his sail, and his loving, doting companion until her death in 1997.
Joel immersed himself in community and civic responsibility. A leader and stalwart force in his industry, he dedicated decades of volunteer energy to create programs, products, and innovative retail concepts for the National Luggage Dealer's Association. Lasting friendships from within this association were among his most fond memories.
The Jewish community of Salt Lake City is the recipient of his most significant achievements. Joel was a constant presence in shaping the development of the SLC Jewish Community Center.
His foresight to merge the Jewish Congregations of Salt Lake and create one religious school for its Jewish youth helped build the foundations upon which Congregation Kol Ami proudly stands today.
The United Jewish Federation of Utah and Jewish Family Service are among the many Jewish organizations which benefited from his leadership and knowledge.
He was a mentor, teacher, and confident to many past and present leaders of the Jewish community. He was intellectually and passionately entrenched in the values of equality, compassion, dialogue, and the foundations of democracy.
In particular, he was deeply fond of the organizational endeavors and community leaders involved in the Inclusion Center. He also held long-term membership with Kiwanis, Masons, Shriners, and the ACLU.
Preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Guss Shapiro, and his parents, Simon and Anna Shapiro. He is survived by his three sons, Alex, Eric, and Daniel, who all strive to carry on his rich legacy. A father of three boys, Joel and Vivian were blessed by their daughters (by marriage), Lavine, Sara, and Robin, and the richness they added to their lives. Joel was incredibly proud of his grandchildren, Samuel, Jessica, Jacob, Joshua, Andrew, and Ian, constantly challenging each to reach above and beyond.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 East 100 South.
Graveside services will follow with full military honors accorded at B'nai Israel Cemetery, 4th Avenue and Q Street.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from February 8 to February 9, 2015.
Equality, Justice, and Inclusion - a constant pursuit. Committed to business and civic responsibility, a generous volunteer of time and resources.
Thoughtful and provocative moderator. Progressive, yet keenly aware of history and foundation. Dedicated to and surrounded by family and tradition.
Joel B.mShapiro passed away on February 6, 2015 - five weeks shy of his ninety-third birthday.
He lived his life by example, and challenged those who would listen to do the same. Although many of his most cherished contributions happened decades before today, his legacy of accomplishment and involvement remain present.
He lived a full and active life, immersed in business and community, intellectually engaged, and demanding to the end.
An only son of Simon and Anna Shapiro, Joel learned early on the strength nurtured in independence and education.
A graduate of East High School in 1939, the New Mexico Military Institute, and University of California, Berkeley, Joel joined Patton's Army in 1943, stationed in Western Europe, G2-intelligence.
An eyewitness to history, Joel walked through the gates of Dachau concentration camp only two days after liberation. His experiences in World War II profoundly shaped his existence.
Shapiro Luggage & Gifts became his mission and noble pursuit. Started by his immigrant father, Simon, in 1917 as a trunk manufacturer in downtown Salt Lake City, the Shapiro luggage and gift shop on Main Street became an icon during the days when local retail establishments thrived and lined the streets of downtown.
An acute businessman, with a watchful eye toward progress and innovation, his business success was measured by customer satisfaction and the loyalty of the generations of employees who worked along side him.
Uncharacteristic of many businesses, he graciously handed the reins of the family enterprise to his three sons, Alex, Eric, and Daniel, in the mid 1980's. With great sense of personal pride, his sons continued on in his tradition running the luggage and gift business together for twenty-five years.
In the summer of 1957, he married Vivian Guss, the daughter of Samuel and Doris Guss, in the Roof Garden atop the famous Hotel Utah. Vivian was his rock, his sail, and his loving, doting companion until her death in 1997.
Joel immersed himself in community and civic responsibility. A leader and stalwart force in his industry, he dedicated decades of volunteer energy to create programs, products, and innovative retail concepts for the National Luggage Dealer's Association. Lasting friendships from within this association were among his most fond memories.
The Jewish community of Salt Lake City is the recipient of his most significant achievements. Joel was a constant presence in shaping the development of the SLC Jewish Community Center.
His foresight to merge the Jewish Congregations of Salt Lake and create one religious school for its Jewish youth helped build the foundations upon which Congregation Kol Ami proudly stands today.
The United Jewish Federation of Utah and Jewish Family Service are among the many Jewish organizations which benefited from his leadership and knowledge.
He was a mentor, teacher, and confident to many past and present leaders of the Jewish community. He was intellectually and passionately entrenched in the values of equality, compassion, dialogue, and the foundations of democracy.
In particular, he was deeply fond of the organizational endeavors and community leaders involved in the Inclusion Center. He also held long-term membership with Kiwanis, Masons, Shriners, and the ACLU.
Preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Guss Shapiro, and his parents, Simon and Anna Shapiro. He is survived by his three sons, Alex, Eric, and Daniel, who all strive to carry on his rich legacy. A father of three boys, Joel and Vivian were blessed by their daughters (by marriage), Lavine, Sara, and Robin, and the richness they added to their lives. Joel was incredibly proud of his grandchildren, Samuel, Jessica, Jacob, Joshua, Andrew, and Ian, constantly challenging each to reach above and beyond.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 East 100 South.
Graveside services will follow with full military honors accorded at B'nai Israel Cemetery, 4th Avenue and Q Street.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from February 8 to February 9, 2015.
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