Florence Silverman Obituary

SILVERMAN, FLORENCE, 95, of Pawtucket died Tues., Sept. 2, 2008 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Silverman.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Raphael and Mamie (Nelson) Silverstein. A lifelong resident of Rhode Island she had worked as an Interior Designer.

She leaves her daughter, Sue Sirota and her husband Jonathan of Sudbury, MA; her grandsons, Mark Sirota and his wife, Michelle and Josh Sirota and his wife, Betsy Slattery; and her great-grandchildren Benjamin, Leah, and Alex Sirota. She was the aunt of Muriel Port Stevens and great-aunt of Peter Stevens and Ruth Stevens Olson. Florence was preceded in death by her brother, Sidney Silverstein, her sisters, Anna Port and Pearl Shore; and her nephew Stanford Stevens.

Her graveside service will be held on Thurs., Sept 4, 2008, at 11:00 AM, at Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to: Muriel Port Stevens Endowment Fund, @ RI Philharmonic Orchestra, 667 Waterman Ave., East Providence, RI 02914, OR Hospice of Nursing Placement, 334 East Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860. Shiva will be private. The family was assisted by the SUGARMAN SINAI MEMORIAL CHAPEL.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Sep. 3, 2008.

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Mimi and Russell Dimauro

September 5, 2008

Dear Sue,
My heart is heavy today, just hearing of the passing of your mother. Over the years we have had so many chats about our "Mothers". The strength, wisdom and tenacity of the later years. Just know that my thoughs are with you. May your mother be in peace knowing she has the devoted love and admiration of her loving daughter and family.

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