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Martin Silverman Obituary
Silverman, 81
PORTLAND -- Martin Silverman was born on Sept. 2, 1926, in Lynn, Mass., the son of Hyman and Rachel Silverman.
After graduation from high school, he entered the navy and saw active duty in World War II. In 1948 he married Clara Canton and had five loving daughters.
At the age of 14, he entered the family business, Century Tire, founded by his father Hyman and it turned into life long position. To him, this was not a job but a labor of love. He had a devoted following of loyal customers. He worked there for 67 funoculous' years.
He led a full life and his loves were his family and many friends, golf, the race track and animals.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Clara. He is survived by his daughters Sandra, Julie, Valerie, Kimberly and Brenda. He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Surviving siblings are his twin brother Milton, and Jack and Frances. In addition, he is also survived by a special friend, Mary Stevens.
Dick Aaronson of Century Tire said, We have lost a great friend who had an incredible zest for life. In the 46 years he and I worked together, there wasn't a day that went by that he didn't make me laugh at something he would say to me. Everybody he came in contact with became a new friend. His co-workers and I will miss his ability to cause controversy over the Red Sox and the Celtics. Whatever position we took, he'd take the opposite just to create controversy.
Services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. at The Levy Interfaith Chapel, 471 Deering Ave., Portland. Interment will take place at Brooklawn Cemetery following services. Arrangements by The Jewish Funeral Home, Portland.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to:
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
P.O. Box 336
Westbrook, Maine 04098
or to a charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martin Silverman
George bell
September 3, 2008
Marty
We all sure do miss you alot and your brother.See you soon my friend.
George
Pennie Silverman
September 1, 2008
Happy 82nd. Birthday Uncle marty. I hope your with my Dad and your celebrating together. Oh that's right you and Dad didn't like parties! Well celebrate quietly o.k.?
It's not the same without the two of you. All of your children and dad's miss you both so much. There is no "funny" in our lives any more.
I miss you and dad every day.
Love,
Pennie
love Brenda
June 29, 2008
Dad it's been 8 months since i've seen or been able to give you a hug. I dont know when this will ever get easier. It seems as though it just gets harder. You left such an embrace of happiness, ethusium, and touch our lifes in such a special way, that it is undescrible, all I CAN SAY YOU WERE LIKE a legend in your own way. I miss you so much dad. and i miss cutting your hair. You had a way about you that just made me smile when ever i saw you, and i miss that. I think of you every day and i am staying strong and going on as you would want. ilove you dad. happy fathers day!!! hope you were golfing,and hopefully it was nice and drywhere you are.
Julie Silverman
June 16, 2008
Father's Day was tough for the first time in 56 years not being able to call my Dad. Every year on June 20th he would call and sing me Happy Birthday. I will miss that call this year. I was wondering if he would have golfed in the rain on Sunday. I bet he would. That was one of his greatest times on Riverside. We all miss him so much. We miss Uncle Milty and Cindie and hope they might be all together with our Mom's.
I miss you Dad.
Love, JuJu
Terrie Deeb
June 14, 2008
Just thinking about you uncle marty
We miss you and dad.
Love Jerrie & Terrie
Roy Sargent
January 29, 2008
Marty your gone, but missed very much,i love you and your brother like my own............
Peter Allen
November 24, 2007
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Silverman family.My name is Peter Allen and Marty was introduced to me by my Mother Vicki."You want tires for your Blazer Peter go see Marty down to Century Tire On Marginal Way.Well,I'll tell you,I don't know if I always got the best deal but Marty always made me feel like I did.Marty always acted like he knew me forever.I will always be greatful for that.He never forgot
who I was either.I'd call on the phone and think I would have to explain who I was and Marty always remembered me and that Vicki was my mother.He would go out of his way.If I told Marty I didn't have alot tospend at the time he would say,"I think I just got a beautiful set of used ones in yesterday,and he would physically go out and search for them himself.Most of the time walk right to the tires I needed.(We all know there are alot of tires there).Marty you have made a great impact on alot of lives with the tremendous example you set in life.I only went to get tires but I feel GOD had his reasons for me to meet this man.Thanks Marty for everything you will be greatly missed.To Century Tire:You always seem to have an AWESOME crew of people like Marty and my hope is that you know this.Jim is a special one as well and I look forward to dealing with him as I have before.You're more than just a Tire Company.You're Our Family.Let's all remember Marty isn't a loss, HE IS, and always will be our BLESSING.Thanks.
Peter and Vicki Allen
george bell
November 22, 2007
I will miss a great a person and a true friend
Jonathan Shute
November 20, 2007
I learned today from Milty that Marty had passed away, his very special twin. My condolences to family and friends.
We all could learn a great deal from Marty's example. Marty probably had bad days like the rest of us, but one never knew it. He was always jolly, a smile, and that impish twinkle in his eye. He was an astute student of life and enjoyed every minute of it. He was prone to dwell on the positive.
What an example he set as a businessman. He never tired of his work, and wanted the best for his customer. He always found a way to accomodate the customer. He was forthright and knowledgable about his product, and safety was foremost in his mind. Over the years my admiration for him grew thru his 50th and then 60th year working and on. Year to year he always shared the same glee for life. His customers could not help but make a connection with him personally and many of us returned year to year looking forward to seeing him.
Godspeed, will miss you, Marty.
With Love, from Shelley LePage
Shelley LePage
November 18, 2007
To the family of Marty Silverman:
So deeply sorry to hear of Marty's passing. My name is Shelley LePage,a Registered Nurse. I now reside in Manhattan,NY, I am building a Nutrition & Health Consulting Business, and have for the past 4 years. I lived in Portland, Me most of my adult life. Marty and Milty of Century Tire have always been so much like family to me. They have taken care of my tires for the past 20 years, what can I say, just the best, and as Marty said to me, "You have been awarded a lifetime supply of air" and always with that Silverman smile that warmed the heart on the coldest day. Marty and I always shared golf stories, as I am a lover of the game also. I just saw Marty & Milty when home mid October, so glad I did. Century tire would never let me travel back to Manhattan without the Silverman review of my tires, and that has meant ever so much to me.
My heart is sad, and I will always hold onto the best memories of a wonderful man and human being. I pray that the memories you hold as a family will somehow bring you peace at this difficult time.
And, if one is to leave this good God's earth, what better way, than on the golf course, what he loved the most. That smile,that sincere from the heart and soul smile will never be forgotten.
I am attaching a picture I took of Marty & Milty fall of 2006,with my car that they tended to so well. I was planning to bring to them this Christmas, which I still will to Milty & Century Tire.
My deepest and sincerest sympathy to all who loved Marty.
Warmest Regards,
Shelley
November 18, 2007
GINNY THURLOW
November 13, 2007
TO, THE GALS;
AUNTIE GIN AND I SHALL ALWAYS TREASURE THE MANY WONDERFUL TIMES WE SPENT AT THE "SILVERMAN" HOME ON MAYER ROAD DURING OUR VACATIONS OVER THE PAST MANY YEARS. THE LOVE AND GENEROSITY SHOWN BY MARTY, HIS BEAUTIFUL WIFE CLARA AND FIVE SWEET, GORGEOUS DAUGHTERS WAS UNPARALLELED TO ANY WE'VE KNOWN. THE LOVE OF THE THURLOW FAMILY GOES OUT TO SANDY, JULIE, VALLERIE, KIMBERLY BRENDA AND THEIR FAMILIES. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE A LOVING FAMILY OVER ON THE LEFT COAST.
AUNTIE GIN AND UNCLE DICK(IE)
Julie Silverman
November 8, 2007
To my dear sisters,
We will all continue to honor the joy Dad brought into our lives. It has been such a comfort to have all of us helping one another. Dad is all around helping us to get our "Silverman" smiles back.
Love, Julie
Gary and Nancylee Leighton
November 6, 2007
Our thoughts go out to all of the Silverman daughter's as we remember your dear father . We were so hurt to hear the news of Uncle Martys passing. Uncle Marty was always so kind and caring to us as he always made sure that our cars had tires that were safe for the highway . When it came to golfing he would always make time for Gary and a round of golf . We always felt welcome in the family home with Aunt Clara and Uncle Marty and we are grateful for the memories . May your memories sustain you in the difficult days. Uncle Marty will truly be missed .
Our love to your families . Gary and Nancylee Leighton
Bob Doughty
November 4, 2007
Gramps,
I love and miss you dearly. Thank you for all of those special times on and off the golf course we shared. I'll always remember that time I drove the 7th green @ Riverside and you couldn't believe it.My hero, I miss ya pal.
Kenny/Mary Nelson
November 1, 2007
What a shock. Century Tire took care of our whole family's cars and trucks for at least 60 years.For the past 40 it has been Marty. When our own kids were old enough to have cars , we wouldn't allow them on the road without sending over to Marty to make sure they would be safe.His business was trust. He always would fit you in even when you arrived for the snow tires negligently in the blizzard! He was such fun to do business with. We will miss Marty Silverman very much. And remember him always.
Carole and Jack Davis
November 1, 2007
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your beloved father. Our condolences to the daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren of Uncle Marty. Please know how much he was loved by his nieces and nephews from Fredricksburg, VA (Jenny, Jon, Rachel and Katie Davis) from Columbia, MD (Michelle, John and Alex Potocko) from Boston, MA (Diane and Bruce Kline) and from Annandale, VA (Carole and Jack Davis)
Suzanne Knight
October 31, 2007
Valerie,
My heart goes out to you and your sisters. I have such fond memories of your father and Mayer/David Road. I will never forget having my first lobster dinner with you & your father at Valley's Steak House some 40 years ago or spending time at your home. He was a wonderful man who always had a smile on his face.
Suzanne (Mercier) Knight
Julie Silverman
October 30, 2007
To everyone that is writing in this guest book.
Reading these messages each day puts a softness on my sadness.
With much gratitude,
#2 daughter of Marty
Dominique Wentworth
October 30, 2007
Grampie, it still doesnt feel real that your gone. We all miss you soo much. My mom is having a really hard time which makes it harder on me. I hope your having a good time in heaven with nana. It makes me feel a lot better knowing a great man like you is watching over us. I miss you alot! our family parties arent going to be the same without you. I hope someday we can still talk about the war; seemings how we didnt get to. Well we all miss you and love you alot! Tell Nana i said hi! I love you!
Dominique Wentworth
October 30, 2007
Grampie, it still doesnt feel real to me that your gone. i just dont want to beileve it. my mom is having such a hard time with all of this which makes it harder on me. i just wish you could let her know that its going to be ok and she is going to make it through this. i hope your happy up in heaven with nana. it makes me happy to know that a great man is watching over me and making sure we are all ok. we all miss you a lot. it really sucks without you here all of our family parties are going to be so weird without you. i hope someday i will still get to here about the war; seemings how we never got to talk about it together. I miss you a lot grampie. i love you!
Peter Silverman
October 28, 2007
I will miss you Uncle Marty. I remember when i was a kid living with Milty(Gramp) and Gladys(Nana) and you came over to see Milty at the house I and would run out of the house excited to see my Grampa (Milty). You would keep me going until i saw the two of you standing there.They both look alike? I couldnt figure it out. Now when i look back it was funny but as a kid i was so confused. I will never forget my second Grampa.
Love,
Peter
Gail Rowe
October 28, 2007
Your father may be gone from your sight, Jules, but I know he will never be gone from your heart.
With sympathy, kind thoughts and much love,
Gail
Brenda Wentworth
October 27, 2007
Dad
You are more than the best dad in the world. you are a "God" to me. You are in my memories with your smiley face and peppy personality. The world seems so empty with out you, but we will try our hardest to keep your personality and smiles alive. We know you are @ peace with mom.I love you both.
Julie Dawn Silverman
October 26, 2007
Hey Dad
I went to Riverside today to see where you decided to rest your head. You chose a beautiful spot. I will always remember all the sledding trips you brought us on. Just writing to you makes me smile so big. You brought so much joy and laughter to my life. You were just as silly as anyone could be. You still make me smile every day. Boobie must have been a wonderful mother because you turned out to be my brightest star.
Love, JuJu
"Dark Moon away up high up in the sky of tell me why oh tell me why.....:-).
I am so proud to carry on your name! No matter how many fellows ask me to marry them I won't change it.:-)
Trena Bevier
October 26, 2007
Sandra, my mom so wishes that she could be with you during this difficult time. She is only a phone call away if you need her...I know that you know that. I also have no doubt that Wayne and the boys are taking good care of you. You are lucky to have them. I had not seen your dad in many years, but he was a neat man and he will be missed. Tell Wayne to give you a hug for me. Thinking of you, your sisters and the rest of your family.
Trena
Lisa Grimaldi
October 26, 2007
Valerie -
I just heard of your father's passing and wanted to tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. He was always so indulgent of the neighborhood kids coming over to your house when we were all so much younger. That fabulous house on Mayer Road was the place to be when we were growing up. He always remembered me when I had to go to Century Tire over the years, even if he hadn't seen me in many, many years. He was a treasure, your dear father, and I just wanted you to know that you and your sisters are in my thoughts.
Take care, Lisa Grimaldi
Leroy (Roy) Sargent
October 26, 2007
Marty will be missed deeply, my prayers go out to all .
So sorry i was not able to attend
GOD BLESS ALL OF THE SILVERMAN FAMILY
Leroy Sargent
Brittney Newman
October 25, 2007
I have been so so sad for what happend.I am so proud ove my mom for her help every night.I am so proud of my family for suporting me.I,m really sad he whent away.But at least we no that he whent to a better place.This letter is to my family.
love
Brittney
Patrick & Maira Levasseur
October 24, 2007
Kim, Ben, and girls, Our thoughts and prayers are with you now. Marty was a good man and friend. I will always treasure the golf matches and his zest for beating Benny and Jimmy. I know now God will get a good tee time.
Tatum Haynes
October 24, 2007
To the Silverman girls, your father will be missed greatly. Sandra, hang in there. You are a strong person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tatum and family.
Steve & Lisa Brown
October 23, 2007
Our hearts are heavy with sorrow with this news. Marty was a joy to be around and made you feel like the most important person in his day. Whenever my wife and I stopped to see her dad Leroy, at the shop on Marginal Way, it was always a treat to say hi to Marty. Getting tires was a fun thing to do, whether it was Marty or Milty that had what we needed.
May God Bless Milty & his Family,
Steve & Lisa Brown
Darin D Vaughan
October 23, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family in this difficult time of sorrow. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." MATTHEW 5.4 I am proud to be part of a bloodline of such greatness. Marty was the salt of the earth and this loss is devastating to us all as he will be missed deeply. Marty you let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your father in heaven. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." MATTHEW 5.8 In Jesus name, Amen.
Sean Sullivan
October 23, 2007
From the man that cooked him breakfast for many years, he made my day. His sense of humor and straight forward way of speaking with that smile behind every word. Marty was a wonderful man, and one of the only things I missed when I left Sonny's Variety.
Karen Snow
October 23, 2007
We will all miss Marty and his loving personality. I had the pleasure of dealing with Marty on a regular basis servicing our fleet of trucks. We will miss you Marty and will forever be in our hearts. From the Goodwill Crew
Kathryn Masse
October 23, 2007
My memories of Marty are all of his happy an joking attitude. He was a wonderful man and my thoughts and prayers go out to the Silverman's and their families. I will definitely miss him and his wonderful personality.
Love, Kathryn
Pat McGeoghegan
October 23, 2007
With kind and loving thoughts, your friends at Mohawk Rubber Sales.
Mary Lippoth
October 23, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Marty’s brother, Milty, and all of the Silverman family members. The sun will not shine as brightly without Marty in this world.
With love,
Mary & Fallon Lippoth
penny valliere-theriault
October 23, 2007
Kim, I want to send my sympathy to you and your family. I will always remember your dad as the greatest dad ever. penny
Kelly Davis
October 23, 2007
I will miss Marty for his humor and his sweet nature. I wish I had the pleasure of meeting Marty sooner than I had but I am happy knowing that I was introduced to him at all. I was more than happy to take his calls anytime and would look forward to him calling Anne and I at Countrywide. At our request he sent Anne and I pictures of him at previous Birthday parties, family pictures and pictures with Milton that illustrated his upbeat personality and his love for life itself. He will be greatly missed by many but know that he left us playing a sport he loved and spoke about often! My condolences go out to his family in this time of sorrow. God bless him.
Kelly Davis
Anne Otis
October 23, 2007
What a celebration of life Marty was! I knew him on a business level through Century Tire. He was a favorite customer of mine by far. Even though I never met him face to face, I would feel his great warm smile over the phone during all of our conversations. Marty was a one of a kind great man who lived a great life! Marty will be greatly missed!
Winnie Britton
October 23, 2007
We will miss seeing Marty at all the family birthday parties, etc. His unique birthday cards were one of a kind. He was a wonderful person and loving family man. He always had a smile on the outside for everyone to see, no matter what problems he may have had within. His passing was sudden & a shock to the family, but he died as he would have wanted, on the golf course. He will be sadly missed by all.
Love
Winnie & Wally
Robert LaVopa
October 23, 2007
Our sincere condolences to Marty's family.He was a gentleman and a true professional in the tire business.We will miss him and his
never ending optimism.
Max Finkelstein Inc.
Eric Baade
October 23, 2007
I will miss Marty, he was a kind and
generous man. We met at Winner's OTB
where he told me that he knew my late father from years and years ago in Portland.May God bless him.
Fred and Irma Baker
October 23, 2007
We are deeply sadden by the sudden death of our friend and classmate MARTY. He was so happy at his 80'th birthday celebration. We will miss his soft-spoken greeting and warm small. Our condolence go out to Marty's loving family. God Bless You All.
FRED AND IRMA BAKER
FALMOUTH, MAINE
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