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George Silverman Obituary
George Silverman, a lifetime area resident and founder of George Silverman Associates Architects in Newburgh, entered into rest on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. He was 83.
Son of the late Jack and Gussie Silverman, he was born on June 14, 1925 in Peekskill, NY. He married Maria Ricciotti Silverman in 1978, who survives at home.
"George will be both well remembered and tremendously missed by all who knew and were touched by him. He served in WW II as part of the Army Corp. of Engineers in the European Theater under General Patton. George was a well respected, local area architect over the past 40 years. Many of his proudest projects included work for the Newburgh School System. His family and friends will remember him for his generosity, patience, kindness, warmth and love for life. May he rest in peace."
George was a graduate of Cornwall-on-Hudson High School and graduated from Rensselier Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Architecture. He was also a member of the Powelton Club.
In addition to his loving wife of 30 years, Maria, he is survived by his sons, Dr. Glenn Silverman of DelMar, CA, Keith Silverman of New Brunswick, NJ, and Todd Silverman of Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY; daughters, Dr. Michele Fallon Travers of Dublin, Ireland and Linda Fallon Powell of Phoenix, AZ; former wife, Edith Silverman; grandchildren, Amy, Drew, Aaron and Aviana Silverman, Jordan and Logan Powell, Veronica and Devanie Travers; brother, Eli Silverman of Northport, Long Island; nieces, Jamie and Lisa; loving caretaker Peter; and close personal friend, Brenda Uhl. George was predeceased by his business partner, Jack Flemming.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550.
A Funeral Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh.
To send a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit BrooksFH.com or call 845-561-8300.
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for George Silverman
Bernadette Scheible
August 11, 2008
Maria - You are in my thoughts and prayers -
Love,Bernadette
Bonnie D'Jovin
August 7, 2008
My deepest and most sincere sympathy to you and your family, Marie. My heart and prayers go out to you during this very sad and difficult time. "The pain of loss is the price of love"
Margaret Passalacqua
August 6, 2008
Maria,
You are in my heart.
Love,
Margaret
Henry F. Barreda
August 6, 2008
My sympathy to your family.
Emanuel Axelrod
August 6, 2008
To the Silverman Family,
Elaine and I were saddened to hear of George's passing. He was a great architecht and dear friend. His legacy lives in the beautiful BOCES buildings in Goshen, and in his wonderful family. Please accept our sincerest sympathy.
Marcia Laky
August 5, 2008
The Silverman family-I have so many fond memories of past years and wonderful celebrations of life with George and our families. I will carry and cherish the memories. With deepest sympathy-Cousins Marcia & Steve
Dave Roe
August 5, 2008
Dear Maria,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. George was a wonderful person and an outstanding businessman.
My deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
J. Milton Baker
August 5, 2008
My deepest regrets on the loss of an old friend.
Bonnie Turturro
August 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
LILA kaminsky
August 5, 2008
My deepest condolence to you Marie & family. It is a great lose for me & all who knew him.
mary loguidice - simat
August 5, 2008
the silverman family. my deepest condolence . marie my thoughts and paryers are with you.
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