Elaine Shapiro

Elaine Shapiro 79 (nee Schwartz) of Roseland NJ passed away on March 5 after a prolong battle with complications of Alzheimer's disease. Prior to Roseland, Elaine lived in Livingston for 31 years where she raised her family.

Elaine was born October 30, 1942, in Philadelphia to Blanch and Harry Schwartz. She attended Nursing School in Philadelphia and started her nursing career as an emergency room nurse at a Hospital in Center City Philadelphia.

Elaine is predeceased by her parents, Blanch and Harry and her brother Robert Schwartz. She is survived by her husband Stanley and their children Kenneth (Peggy) Shapiro, Elissa (Jonathan) Goldblatt, Cheryl Shapiro Eckert and their grandchildren, Abigail, Matthew, Adian, Jacqueline, Ryan, Avery, Leo and Stella.

Elaine met Stanley in 1964 and were married in 1965, the beginning of a lifelong partnership. They went on to have 3 amazing children, Kenneth, Elissa, and Cheryl. Elaine was a dedicated mother and grandmother to her 8 grandchildren and was always interested in their activities. She was active in her children's school programs and was an active member of the Sisterhood of Temple B'nai Abraham.

Elaine loved to travel with Stanley and has been to five continents and much of the USA.

Elaine was known to be a dedicated nurse who always demonstrated empathy and dignity for her patients. Many of her patients continued to stay in touch with her.

Those who wish to honor Elaine's memory may do so with a contribution to the Memory Center at the MetroWest JCC or Temple B'nai Abraham or the Charity of your Choice.