Michael Robert Silverman

Michael Robert Silverman, age 40, of Pikesville, MD, formerly of Myersville, MD, passed unexpectedly on Friday, February 16, 2018. He was the beloved father of Teylor Silverman; son of Paul and Darlene Silverman; brother of Daniel Daly, Sean (Misty) Daly, Jennifer (Del) Hoyt, and Kristie (James) Amend; nieces and nephews, Emily and Daniel Daly; Sean Daly; Catherine, Lily, William, Madison, and Ellery Hoyt; Aidan, Colby, Wesley, and Nicholas Amend; grandson to the late William and Catherine Wagener and the late Harry and Anne Silverman; nephew to Charles and Diane Wagener, Alan and Holly Silverman, and the late Anna DeRosa; special family Moira and Brian Gorman, Kiera, Jace, Eliana, and Judah Gorman; Tracy and Charles Smith, Brittany Ross, Curtis Pettaway, and the late Ginger Smith. And remembered by so many other family and friends who knew and loved him dearly. He was an amazing athlete, father, brother, son, grandson and friend to all. His greatest accomplishment and source of immense pride was his son and best friend, Teylor. He brought us all so much joy through his playful spirit. Michael always saw the best in everyone. He loved basketball and coached and inspired many youth over the years. Relatives and friends may visit at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, February 21, 2018, from 10 to 11 AM with Funeral Service at 11 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a fund has been set up for his son, Teylor: www.gofundme.com/michaelsilverman.