Ethel Shapiro, a resident of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, died on April 11th, 2026 at the age of 103. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

The Dorfman Chapel- main chapel (map to our Chapel)

Date of Service:

Tuesday April 14th, 2026

Time of Service:

10:00 AM  

Broadcast of Service:

A live stream of the service will be broadcasted on Tuesday April 14th, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Please check back at that time.

Interment at:

Clover Hill Park, 2425 E 14 Mile Rd, Birmingham, MI

Officiant:

Rabbi Joseph Krakoff  

Shiva Information:

The family will be sitting through Wednesday evening at the residence of Ellen and David Kirsch, 3760 Spanish Oaks Dr. West Bloomfield MI 48323 Phone: (248) 683-2222.

Religious services will be held Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:00PM

Shiva Hours:
Tuesday- following the interment until 5:00PM, then 7:0PM until 9:00PM.
Wednesday- from 2:00PM until 4:00PM, then 7:00PM until 9:00PM.  
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Charitable contributions:

The National Council of Jewish Women
26400 Lahser Rd. Ste. 306
Southfield, MI 48033
Phone: (248) 355-3300 Ext. 0

or
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
4100 John R - VEO1FS
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 248-304-2930  

Family Members:

Mrs. Shapiro was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother and sister. Ethel was a life member of Hadassah, City of Hope advocate, Congregation Shaarey Zedek and Knollwood Country Club. She loved to play Mah Jongg and golf, knit and was a wonderful baker. But most of all, her family was her life. Her four daughters, her four millions were her pride and joy. She was extremely proud of her four teachers and their successes.
Ethel was the beloved wife for 69 years of the late Seymour Shapiro. Cherished mother of four daughters Ellen (David ) Kirsch, Carol (the late Marty) Cook, Marilyn (Dr. William) Kohen, and Kaye (Dr. Allen) Weinberger. Also survived by grandchildren Lisa (Mark) Satawa, Wendy Kirsch, Brad Manhoff, Jyll (Dr. Andrew) Bender, Jamie (Dr. Howard) Blank, Dr. Robbie (Dr.Laurie) Kohen, Dr. Jeffrey (Sara) Weinberger, and Amy (Matthew) Winer.
Loving great-grandchildren Megan Satawa, Justin Satawa, Jordan Manhoff, Abby Manhoff, Luca Bender, Maisie Bender, Ella Blank, Ari Blank, Addison Kohen, Drew Kohen, Charlie Weinberger, Max Weinberger, Sam Weinberger, Alexis Winer and Scarlett Winer. She is also survived by loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Ethel is predeceased by siblings, Henry Small, M.D., Libby Pierce, Shirley Small and parents Aaron and Bella Small.  

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