Samuel Leon Shapiro Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Samuel Leon Shapiro of Norfolk, Virginia, who passed away on January 17, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Samuel Leon Shapiro to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Samuel is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Samuel's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his father Abraham Gedanken; his wife Helen Walker Shapiro; his mother Mira Shapiro; his sons, Stephen Shapiro (Benoit Wohlgroth) and David Shapiro; his daughter-in-law Sandy Shapiro; his grandchildren, Samantha Shapiro and Nathan Shapiro; and his brothers, Moses and Solomon.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Chesapeake Care Clinic, HIAS, or any other charity of choice.