PAUL M. SHAPRO
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Once again the Fire Department suffered a loss with the passing of auto
fireman Paul M. Shapro of Engine 22A.
Shapro was appointed to the Department on August 7,
1918 and appointed an auto fireman on May 16, 1922. He was not a
member of the Relief Association or the Life and Accident Department.
His sudden death occurred early Sunday morning on April
5th while on duty at Engine 22A. The physician called in gave the
cause of his death as being Chronic Myocarditis.
Funeral services were held on April 8th at the Holy
Cross Church, 47th and South Main streets, under the auspices of the Los
Angeles Firemen's relief Association, Reverend Father Albert J. Duggan
officiating. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery.
Paul Shapro was the father of seven children ranging in
age from ten months to sixteen years. He leaves to mourn his loss
his wife, Mrs. Elfrieda Shapro, his children, his mother, Mrs. Catherine
Shapro, his two sisters, Anna Brautovich and Mary Tomicich, his brother Peter
Shapro, and a host of comrades and friends.
Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
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