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ALYCE E. SHAPIRO

1935-2023

Longmeadow – Alyce E. Shapiro, 87, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023. She was born in Ware, MA on December 2, 1935 to the late Charles and Kathryn (Lesniak) Hopfe. She grew up and attended schools in Monson, graduating from Monson High School. Alyce worked on the Cozy Knook Poultry Farm in Monson, which was owned and operated by her parents. Alyce also worked as a veterinary assistant, at Sturbridge Antiques and Rath Bone Wire Mill in her early years before she became a proud stay at home Mom to her three sons. Alyce was quite the world traveler, she had a passion for painting, was an excellent piano player, loved playing golf and there was nothing Alyce valued more then her family and friends. Alyce’s welcoming nature and exuberant energy would light up any room. She was a wonderful loving woman with a quick wit and a kind heart. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Shapiro in 1991. She leaves behind her three children Howard Shapiro and his wife Heather and step son Liam from Longmeadow, Alan Shapiro of Longmeadow and Steven Shapiro from Springfield. Alyce was predeceased by her brother Robert Hopfe and wife Jeanne of Palmer. Alyce also leaves behind her niece, nephews and beloved friends. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday May 25, 2023 at 12:00 PM at the Ascher-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 44 Sumner Ave., Springfield, MA, followed by a burial at Kodimoh Cemetery, 366 Kings Highway, West Springfield, MA. Visitation will be May 25th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the family home, 96 Wild Grove Ln., Longmeadow, MA. (no shiva service) In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Alyce’s memory may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield, MA or to the charity of your choice.