According to BlumShapiro, Alfred Rosenthal, CPA, a founding partner of the firm, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family and caregivers on February 7, at 92 years of age.
Alfred, or "Al" as he was fondly known to many clients and friends, was a highly regarded and prominent CPA in the area. He began his accounting career in Hartford, in the 1950s after graduating from Bentley College in 1940 with a degree in Accounting. Shortly after he went into practice, he and his long-time friend, Julius (Yuddy) Shapiro, merged and formed Shapiro Rosenthal. In 1980,BlumShapiro was formed when Shapiro Rosenthal merged with Blum, Gavens & Kaplan with a total of 30 employees in one office in West Hartford. Today, the firm is one of the largest New England-based accounting, tax and business consulting firms with offices in West Hartford and Shelton, Conn., as well as offices in Boston and Rockland, Mass. and Providence, R.I. with 340 employees - and is ranked in the top 50 firms in the U.S.
Carl Johnson, managing partner of BlumShapiro, said, "When we remember Al, we will not forget the strong culture he helped to create here at BlumShapiro. His character, integrity, honesty and tenacity served as the foundation of our firm's many achievements. He left his mark on his colleagues and was a proud member of the BlumShapiro family. Throughout his life, he served as an inspiration to all who knew him with his warm personality, infectious smile and his unwavering sense of humor."