Howard S. Shapiro

January 29th, 2024

I first got to know Howie when I worked in HR for the ABC Network. I processed all of the salary paperwork for union employees, contract employees, and NABET vacation relief engineers for both WLS-TV and WLS Radio. Howie was the life of the party at all of the retirement parties, anniversaries, and promotional celebrations. When ABC merged with Capital Cities and HR folded, I transferred over to t.v. as the receptionist at 190. The atmosphere at 190 was very dismal and depressing after the merger, but Howie would always walk by the circle 7 front desk and make some crack or comment with his dry sense of humor. For the 7 months that I stuck it out before network started eliminating the “real people” positions at the station, Howie was kind of that dose of daily sunshine that was always around when you needed a reason to smile. He treated everyone like family. They don’t make ’em like Howie anymore. He was one of a kind. My condolences to his family.

~Rita Smuskiewicz
~Acquaintance, Chicago

January 29th, 2024

Howard and Sandy were among the first people we met when we moved into our condo. We have enjoyed knowing them for more than 17 years. Howard always had a welcoming smile and a genuinely warm greeting for everyone. He cared about our community and actively participated on various committees. And he and Sandy attended nearly every social activity or event, assisting with many of them. Since he was a great director himself, we frequently enjoyed discussing movies with him. He and Sandy were the type of neighbors/friends that helped make living in our condo community so pleasant. And although we never had the pleasure of meeting their children or grandchildren, we often heard stories about their activities, interests or accomplishments. Howard certainly was a proud father and grandfather! And our hearts feel for Sandy.

~Pat and Judy Ebenhoeh
~Neighbors/friends at Optima Old Orchard Woods, Skokie ,IL

January 28th, 2024

Always enjoyed working the many remotes and other shows with Howie. Rest in Peace my friend.

~Tim Osterman
~WLS-TV Retired Engineer, Palos Park, IL

January 28th, 2024

WE SPENT WONDERFUL DINNERS AND TIME TOGETHER , OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO SANDY AND THE CHILDREN ,WE KNOW HOW DEDICATED TO EACH OTHER THEY WERE ..WE ARE IN FLORIDA BUT WILL STREAM THE SERVICE ..YOU ALL DID EVERYTHING POSSIBLE THERE WAS TO DO FOR HIM..AND DID IT WITH YOUR HEARTS..

~INA AND FLOYD SCHLOSSBERG
~OLD AND DEAR FRIENDS, WILMETTE, IL

January 28th, 2024

So sorry for your loss, Howard was a wonderful friend and neighbor.

~Henry Kelin
~friend, Highland Park, Illinois. 60035

January 28th, 2024

Hello Harlan,

My family and I wish you and your entire family our deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad.
He was a extremely talented professional but more importantly, a very wonderful person.

Sincerest regards,
Jim Mancini

~Jim Mancini
~Friend of family member and professionally, Morton Grove, IL.

January 28th, 2024

Sending love and thoughts to you in memory of your dad. Wish we were closer to be with you in person. May his memory be for a blessing.

~Eileen Goldman and Edward Testa
~Friend, Rochester, New York

January 27th, 2024

Howie was a treasure. He made me better in our profession. When I heard he would be a director on anything in which I was involved, I was so happy because I knew it would be professional through and through. Howie was also so damn funny in a dry way. Control room stories are legendary. A product of the golden days of television, there a few like him now. Our world has shrunk with Howie’s passing.

~Janet Davies
~work colleague, Galien MI

January 27th, 2024

Best years on Lake St…

~Jerry Wilstein
~We were true brothers…sharing our life and love, Vernon hills

January 27th, 2024

Howie and I started kindergarten together and have remained friends for 80 years. We shared good times together playing Canasta,Poker or just having dinner with Howie and Sandy. We have fun memories which we will never forget.

~Phil and Barbara Penner
~Friend, Lincolnwood

January 27th, 2024

We valued every moment with our good friend Howie. I enjoyed playing golf with him at Wynmoor even though he always betake.. We will miss him a lot.Our thoughts go

~Bob and Bev Hirsch
~good friends, Lincolnwood Illinois