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Jerome Silverman Obituary
SILVERMAN - Jerome, WWII Veteran, Founder of Ace Driving School and Volunteer for the Northport VA, 89. Jerry Silverman, a dedicated volunteer of the Northport VA, passed away on Saturday, October 4, following a long battle with an illness. He lived in East Meadow for 57 years. Jerry was born and raised in the Bronx. Jerry was a prisoner of war for six months after being shot down over Germany on November 2, 1944. He became a fixture in the Freeport area many years later, as the founder and owner of Ace Driving School. He ran the school for 25 years. At the age of 80 he sold the school and retired. Jerry then spent several years as a driver for the Disabled American Veterans. He was also an active member of the Nassau/Suffolk Chapter of the American Ex-Prisoners of War. He is survived by his loving children: Stuart Silverman, Laurie (Michael) Smith, Kevin (Kathy) Matheson and Dex (Sandy) Matheson as well as his six grandchildren: Alison, Brian, Kristen, Gregory, Jason and Paul, and Jerry's sister, Marilyn (Ben) Bierman. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 10 at 1:00pm in the Chapel at the Veteran's Administration, Northport, NY. Interment will be at the Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Andy Andrews C/O Nassau/Suffolk Chapter AXPOW, VA Voluntary Service at the VA Medical Center, 79 Middleville Rd., Northport, NY. 11768
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Silverman
At Kitty Hawk
Dex Matheson
May 21, 2020
Memorial in Glatten England
Dex Matheson
May 21, 2020
I England for reunion
Dex Matheson
May 21, 2020
At marines birthday
Dex Matheson
May 21, 2020
Passover
Dex Matheson
May 21, 2020
More at England reunion
Dex Matheson
May 21, 2020
In England for reunion
Dex Matheson
May 21, 2020
The 4 men
Dex Matheson
May 21, 2020
Getting awards at the VA
Dex Matheson
May 21, 2020
Dex Matheson
May 21, 2020
From dad's garden
Dex Matheson
May 21, 2020
Court van Sickler
December 27, 2008
Jerry Silverman was a greatly admired, gentle and warm-hearted man. He was a best friend to our parents - Dorothy and Court van Sickler, and a second father to us - Court, Doug (deceased), and Mark van Sickler.
He was the best friend a family could have; greatly supported us in all our endeavors whether it was Boy Scouts, or Church.
Jerry taught all three of us to drive after our parents gave up. He was hard but fair.
He was always there when our Dad needed someone to talk to, or to go to dinner with. And he never disappointed us with his stories, and always made us laugh.
We will miss Jerry Silverman. A man of God, and Country.
Court van Sickler
New Braunfels, TX
Ira Cooper
October 28, 2008
Did not really know Jerome, but did have the pleasure of meeting his sons, especially Dex. If Dex is any reflection of the father, then Jerome must have been one fine person, indeed.
The Jasaitis Family
October 12, 2008
Dex, Laurie, Kevin and family.
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marika DeAgazio
October 9, 2008
Sandy, Dex & boys,
So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Marika & Donald & family
Mary Sullivan
October 9, 2008
I will always be grateful for my dear friend Jerry. The epitome of a gentleman. He stepped in and was there for me when I lost my Husband. They were two of a kind. He will be missed.
Gail Worden
October 8, 2008
He was one in a million, and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.
(On behalf of the Worden girls)
Ann Marie Nardotti Massie
October 8, 2008
Laurie and Michael,
My thoughts are with you during this time. Your father has left memories which should make you all proud, as he accomplished quite a lot in his lifetime.
Ann Middleman
October 8, 2008
Jerry was a very good friend of my mother's (Harriet Cooperman Hersh) for about 70 years. They kept in touch through thick and thin, and my mom always enjoyed seeing him. She passed 3 years ago, so I imagine they will meet up in heaven with Sid, Estelle, Roberta, and the other members of "Club Sandwich."
My condolences to the entire family.
Rob and Jenn Fiorio
October 8, 2008
Uncle Jerry,
Your appearance at out wedding last year meant so much to us. Every time I get in the car and try to paralel park, I think of you. Rob now understands why I have become so good at it. You had me count , look, and proceed. The good old tap of the newspaper to the head is always a reminder today of how you would try to bring me out of a frustrated mood. Also a good reminder to think harder, when you taught me how to drive. We will miss you, because you have touched so many lives in more ways than you know.
To Laurie, Kevin, Dex, and Stuart we give our condolences. Your father was such a fun spirited person to be around, and we only hope it continues to be the best in his afterlife.
Catriona Santos
October 8, 2008
Uncle Jerry, I am happy that you are part of my life. You taught me how to ride 2-wheels and to drive 4-wheels. You are special to Dan, Chris & I. We will never forget your kindness and constant giving to others.Thank you for being part our family in the big wheels of life. A-men
Mary/Ken Bonczyk
October 8, 2008
Laurie, Smitty Alison,Brian,Kevin Dexter and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you .Losing a Dad is such a private matter.I am sure you all have favorite memories that you will keep alive in your hearts forever.My favorite memory will the sight of your Dad/Grandpa's back taking the walk up the canal path at Lyman Street.It is the small moments that we keep forever which comfort us.
We both offer our sincere friendship .
Captain Jerome Silverman
October 7, 2008
Kristen & Grandpa
October 7, 2008
Gramps doing his thing
October 7, 2008
Look-alikes
October 7, 2008
Jerry and his boys
October 7, 2008
Back in the early 50's
October 7, 2008
Jerry showing a B-17 at the Republic Airport Museum
October 7, 2008
Nancy & Paul Bodycomb
October 7, 2008
Our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Passover 2008- The whole family
October 7, 2008
The shoe shine kit- Dad shining Grandpa's shoes for a change
October 7, 2008
Always a jokester- Grandpa with Dad and Greg
October 7, 2008
Pat Butkus
October 7, 2008
We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we’ll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart.
Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time, but he is finally at peace. I was just thinking that now he can go back to his Friday night dinners with the boys, although I will miss ours, that heaven better hold on for his jokes, that now he can play with the ferrets and laugh all day long. Jerry, you will always be in our hearts and missed with so much love.
Maureen and Phil Quinn
October 7, 2008
Kevin, Kathy and family...
Deepest condolences; we regret your loss.
Though we never had the pleasure of meeting your dad, we know he leaves a wonderful legacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Warmest regards,
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