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Retired Nypd Sergeant, Surfer Jack Shapiro Honored After Tragic Death
Tributes are pouring in for Jack Shapiro, a retired NYPD sergeant, devoted father, and avid surfer, who died tragically while surfing at Gilgo Beach on Sunday, Jan. 19.
Jack Shapiro, 54, of Holbrook, was remembered as a man of many passions, including his service as a decorated NYPD sergeant, his craftwork, and his dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and surfing.
Richard Joseph Stamm, a close friend, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media Sunday night, describing Shapiro as a man taken "in the prime of his life doing what he loved."
Stamm, along with his father, Brian, is planning a …
