Alvin (Al) Shapero, 91 1/2, son of William and Fannie Shapero of Blessed Memory, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025. Husband of Susan Winer, father of Lisa (David) Merkin, Paul Shapero, and Stacie Shapero. Stepfather to Hillary (Jonathan) Israel. Grandfather to Jocelyn, Amanda, Jacob and Lexi.

Al was born in Chester, PA and moved to Baltimore when he was in elementary school. He graduated from Forest Park High School. After a stint in the Army of several years, he went into the scrap metal/recycling business with Montgomery Scrap, and then ABC Salvage. Upon retirement, he became an active volunteer at Medstar Montgomery Medical Center for several years where he was honored with a Volunteer of the Year award.

Funeral services will be graveside on Thursday, March 13, 2025, 1:00 pm at Garden of Remembrance, 14321 Comus Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871. After the funeral, the family will return to the home of Lisa and David Merkin where there will be a shiva minyan at 5:00 pm. Shiva continues Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 7:00 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, or a charity of your choice.

Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.