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Morton Silverman Obituary
He graduated from Illinois College of Optometry in 1950, was awarded the 'Presidential Medal of Honor' for Distinguished Service to Optometry by his Alma Marter in 1999. He retired as a Professor of Optometry and Public Health in 2008 from Nova Southeastern University. He was engaged in the private practice of Optometry in Warwick, RI from 1950 to 1980. He served 2 terms as President of the Rhode Island Optometric Assoc. and was involved in major legislation that created substantial changes in the optometric profession. He also served as a member of the RI Board of Examiners in Optometry, The RI Department of Welfare, Office of Medical Serv., and the RI Health Dept. Comprehensive Health Planning Executive Committee. He entered academia in 1980 and served as the clinic director at the Optometric Center of Los Angeles a division of Southern California College of Optometry, spent a year at The New England College of Optometry, returned for the next 8 years as the Clinic Director for the Southern California College of Optometry. He spent his last 15 years as a professor at Nova Southeastern University. During his academic career he published over 30 articles, was involved in numerous research projects, and received over 22 awards from students and organizations, which included 'Optometrist of the Year' that was entered into the Congressional Record by Senator Pell of RI and the 'Distinguished Service Award for Life Time Achievement' by the American Public Health Assn. at its meeting in Washington, DC. He was a member of the RI, California, Florida and American Optometric Assn., American Public Health Assn., American Academy of Optometry, and was awarded the title 'Diplomate Public Health' Royal Society of Health, Optometric Ethics Educators Committee of the American Optometric Association, and Assn. of Practice Management Educators. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Radioman 3rd Class.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Silverman, stepchildren Edi and Doug Abramson, Dena and Jack Epstein, Jack, Joel and Lynne Pomeranz. He will be joining his son Glenn B. Silverman who preceded him in death.
Services at Beth Israel, Boynton, FL at 1:45 on July 14, 2008.
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Richard Rabinowitz, O.D.
August 22, 2008
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mort Silverman, I knew him as classmate, fraternity brother (Gamma Omega Phi), friend and outstatnding Optometrist. He made this world a better place.
Rene Levine
July 28, 2008
Dear Barbara,
I know from our friendship the past 10 years Barbara, Mort, Rene and Norman Levine.
Mort was a very special, intelligent interesting person, everyone loved and enjoyed being with.
You, Barbara the most gracious hostess at your beautiful home or Mort's 80th Birthday party at the Club.
Nothing that is loved is ever lost.
Barbara I am sorry I was not able to be with you at the end. I heard everything was prepared with special caring, elegance and love.
Barbara when I return to the land of Sun, Sea and Sand in a few months I hope to see you in my part of the world, South Beach.
May you find comfort during this difficult time - I love you
Beautiful, Blonde, Barbara
Love Rene Levine
Kavita Mistry
July 26, 2008
Dr. Mort Silverman was always compassionate about every task that he undertook. This was so clearly reflected in his passion for public health optometry. We will all miss him dearly.
Kavita Mistry OD MPH
Marcia Grann O'Brien
July 15, 2008
I was Dr. S's patient in the late 1950s and 60s. I was one of the few who could not wear contact lenses because I didn't have some sort of necessary ridge in my eye. He was determined to fit me, and did so with an experimental tiny German lens after numerous fittings and even a special trip to a doctor in Boston. And he didn't charge any more for all that extra time and work. I always loved my appointments with him; he was witty, wise and fun, and he encouraged my love of writing. I hope in later years he did not continue to suffer tragedy as he did in earlier ones. My prayers are with you, his family. May God comfort you until that day comes when "God will wipe away every tear." Blessings --
Debbie Hettler
July 14, 2008
Dr. Silverman's passion for public health optometry will be missed.
Debbie Hettler OD MPH
Tony Szetela
July 14, 2008
Dr. Silverman was a great professor and a genuinely great guy. His stories and advice will live on for a long time. He will be missed and remembered.
Jack Irving Winkleman
July 14, 2008
Dear Barbra,
Cousin Morty was an only child gowing up during the depression. He was influenced by his dad,Sam, an emigrant hard working peddler of fruit & vegitables, who was well read, a temple gabai, and always happy to share a laugh with others..
Morty was a positively driven professional ,overcoming many tragdies ,yet able to laugh at a good joke. I know Morty was a loving husband and a loving father.
I will miss his wisdom, smile and pleasant laughter.
kenneth jensen
July 14, 2008
To the Morton Family, I was a patient of Mortons for many years. He was a wonderful man and exceptional Doctor!!! Thoughts and prayers at this time.
JAN ALTMAN
July 13, 2008
DEAR BARBARA:
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF YOUR HUSBAND, MORT. WE MISS YOU AND HOPE YOU WILL VISIT ST LOUIS AND DANCE WITH US AGAIN.
FONDLY: JAN ALTMAN & JAY BURNS
Stephanie Silverman Houser
July 13, 2008
We wanted to share our condolences. Cousin Morty was my father Neil's favorite.
Ann & Neil Silverman
July 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Morty was Neil's favorite cousin.
Dena Matthews
July 13, 2008
'Cousin' Morty was a wonderful man! He was generous and kind. We miss his presence on earth and know his spirit lives on.
Sent with love and a prayer that this sentiment brings some comfort to his wife and family, Sincerely,
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