http://laurarbrooks.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] laurarbrooks.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square 2014-12-31 06:35 pm (UTC)

Art Apinian

I was deeply saddened to learn yesterday from my partner (who found out from Paul Bockelman's post on Facebook) that Art Apinian had died.
The last time that I saw him was early September and he didn't look well. I was worried about his health.
I became friendly with him about 20 years ago through his shoe repair shop in Davis Square.
He was a wonderful human being. I loved his humor and philosophizing.
I brought so many people to that shop to meet him - my sisters, my parents, cousins, and friends.
I spent much time in his shop over the years talking and listening to him talk to a wide variety of people who would stop by with their shoes or just to visit.
I used to think that someone should make a documentary about him right there in his shop.
Does anyone know what led to his death?

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