![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() He sang in the choir for many years and will fondly be remembered by his large temple family for his lovely and powerful rendition of Kol Nidre. Fred’s unending desire to help others and his innate interest in becoming a doctor, voraciously reading and discussing with hundreds if not thousands of people who suffered from multiple chemical sensitivites and allergies, fueled his drive to work until he was no longer able to drive or walk by himself to his desk.įred and his beloved Ruthie were founding members of Temple Beth Avodah in Newton. His proud collection of business names and divisions included, The Fabric Showplace, Decorative Fabrics and then, after many years of research and tenacity with his cousin, Barry Shapiro, developed and produced a line of completely chemical free – earth friendly sustainable upholstered sofas and chairs known “world wide” as Furnature. Fred was fondly known as the King of Foam, then became the Famous (and Friendly) Freddy Farkel, expanding with stores in Avon and Watertown. He and Ruth worked tirelessly to grow their family of businesses to include their daughter Janet, together becoming Boston’s premier home decor fabric retailer. Beloved Zayda of Andrew and Michael Robinson and Jordan Feinberg.įred was born in Boston on and raised Dorchester by Russian immigrant parents, Myer and Zena (Karp) Shapiro, with his devoted and adored sister, Laura Shapiro Hyman.Īfter studying at Roxbury Latin High School, Fred joined his father in their family upholstery business in Brighton Centre. He was the devoted husband for 62 years of the late Ruth (Winick) Shapiro very proud father of Audrey and Mark Robinson of Wayland and Janet and Ralph Feinberg of Newton. Fred Shapiro passed away peacefully at home in Newton on Friday, April 17, 2020. ![]()
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