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HOWARD SILVERSTEIN Obituary
87, of Manhattan, died peacefully on June 28, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn on December 18, 1929 to Sigmund and Gussie Silverstein, Howard loved his family and friends, travel, and good books, music, food and wine. His 50+ years as a Professor of English at Long Island University brought him profound joy. He is survived by Carol, his wife of 52 years, daughters Kate and Eve, sons-in-law Paul and Ishrar, 'honorary son' Tsabikos, and grandchildren Liam, Georgia, Abi and May. His family will miss him terribly.
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Jim Seitz
August 12, 2022
Howard was a dear colleague during the four years (1988-92) I was a faculty member in the English Dept at LIU. We taught together in the Freshman Honors Program, and I enjoyed talking and laughing with him on many occasions during that period. He often mentioned his wife and daughters and how pleased he was when he and Carol moved to Manhattan. I'm sorry to hear of his passing but glad that he had a full life with his loving family. Wishing all of you the best.
Peter Maslow
July 29, 2017
Dear Professor,
I'm sorry I never thought to follow up with a visit after my years at LIU. I loved your classes and the talks we had and your genuine interest in my education and well being. You were one of my favorite teachers. Godspeed, Peter
July 12, 2017
My sincere condolences Carol.
Fred Palm
Jane Leff
July 2, 2017
Carol, you and I were friends at LIU, and I was in your husband's class freshman year. He was an extraordinary teacher, and was very kind to a shy student. Though I'm glad to read that you two had a long life and a wonderful family together, I'm sad that he is no longer with you. Jane Leff
LIU 1961- 1965
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