Jeremy Shapira Obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

In Loving Memory of Jeremy Shapira

It is with broken hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Jeremy Shapira on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Jeremy was the beloved husband of David Gilinsky; son of David Shapira and the late Karen Shapira; stepson of Cynthia Shapira; brother of Laura Shapira Karet (Tom Karet) and Deborah Shapira (Barry Stern); and stepbrother of David Busis (Catherine Blauvelt) and Hillary Busis (Michael Palmieri). He was a most fabulous uncle to Will, Charlie, and Alexa Karet, and to Pearl, Kayla, and Matan Shapira‑Stern.

He is also survived by uncles and aunts Daniel and Barbara Shapira, Ralph Shapira, Bonnie Sun, Edith Shapira and Mark Schmidhofer, and Robert and Andrea Adler; by many beloved cousins in the Shapira, Schmidhofer, and Adler families; and by members of the extended Gilinsky family.

Jeremy was a dedicated and loving friend, known for his irrepressible spirit, infectious enthusiasm, warmth, and laughter. He embodied an ethic of service, applying his keen sensitivity to the needs of others in both his personal relationships and his professional work in community service and human relations. His memory and legacy will live on through the lives of those who loved him and those he served.

Service Details

• Funeral Service: Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 12 noon
• Location: Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue (at Morewood), Oakland
• Interment: B’nai Israel Cemetery
• Shiva Details: Call Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. at (412) 621‑8282
• Arrangements: Entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc.

Memorial Contributions

Memorial contributions may be made to:

• The David Gilinsky and Jeremy Shapira Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation 912 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Floor 10, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
• The David Gilinsky and Jeremy Shapira Fund of Jewish Community Foundation Jewish Federation Foundation, c/o David Gilinsky and Jeremy Shapira Fund 2000 Technology Drive, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219