Jack Shapiro, a retired NYPD sergeant, tragically died while surfing off Long Island. Engaged in winter surfing with friends, he suddenly collapsed, likely suffering a heart attack, shocking his family who described him as very fit and an experienced swimmer. His son noted that Shapiro had the proper gear for cold weather surfing. He was pronounced dead shortly after being pulled from the water. His ex-wife shared memories of his love for surfing and family activities, revealing his character and passion for life, as they now face funeral arrangements.
"He went surfing with some of his friends from his Tae Kwon Do class," Shapiro's 19-year-old son, also named Jack, told The Post on Tuesday. "He had all the equipment for cold-weather surfing. He had the whole face, head, gloves, shoes - everything covered.
"He was a good father," Corazzini said. "He loved to surf. He loved going to the cabin upstate with his children. He was very healthy, very strong. He was a strong swimmer.
A retired NYPD sergeant, Jack Shapiro died while surfing on Long Island, likely from a heart attack according to his family, leaving them in shock.
"He was surfing for the last 15 years," she said. "He was very loved."
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