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COLTON--Chevi. December 21, 1921 - June 24, 2019. Chevi Colton who starred and appeared as an actor and singer in countless Broadway, Off-Broadway and television productions, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24. She was 97 years old and for the last several years resided at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ. Chevi was born Evelyne Colton in New York City; the middle of five children of Lou and Josephine Colton, a New York City police lieutenant, and a homemaker, and grew up in East Elmhurst, Queens. From earliest childhood, she was called "Chevi" rhymes with "Evvy" and from earliest childhood, she dreamed of being on the stage. Ms. Colton was married to actor Joe Silver (1922-1989.) Together, they were early on devoted to social causes, including such groups as SANE and the Women's Strike for Peace in the 1960's. She was devoted to her family and leaves a son, Moshe, and a daughter, Jennifer, as well as eight grandchildren and two great- granddaughters. Services Sunday, June 30, 1:30pm at The Riverside, 76th Street and Amsterdam Ave. In lieu of flowers or other remembrances, donations may be made to the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ.
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Still waving as I pass your old apt. Chevi...I remember your bedroom your "ego room " I believe you called it because there were colorful posters of all your shows --celebrate yourself Chevi --you are so missed Love B
barbara mason
Friend
June 27, 2022
Dear Buddy Chevi
You are by my side every Shakespeare Play .... so very lucky to have been in your wonderful aura however brief. RIP
Love Barbara Mason
Barbara Mason
Friend
June 22, 2021
Each Time I pass your apt --which you so loved --my heart saddens my spirits dampen --you were my Shakespeare buddy -and so much more --images of you on your FIRE island bike will endure forever- your marvelous bedroom with personal poster tributes are long embedded in my mind ---I miss you dear Chevi --more than you will ever know -- your marvelous spirit as actress -mother --and oh so beloved grandmother --will be with me always Barbara Mason 245 e 72 st NYC
barbara mason
Friend
June 22, 2020
ChevI
I met you maybe 15 years ago swimming in the Bay at Fire Island with our mutual friend Sandy Silverman
You were soo very special to me my Shakespeare Buddy -wonderful raconteur - cherished grandmother worthy of a pedestal so very beloved by all !
I am so sad I did not make one more trip to see you Sandy and I had to hitch a ride from the Bus the last visit two years ago
I hope you know how very very special you were and how you enriched and enthralled all in your reach.
Sorry I found out too late to come to honor your precious life.
Love Barbara Mason 245 East 72 St NYC 10021
B Mason
June 30, 2019
To the Family of Chevi Colton. Very sorry for your loss. We are told at times such as these to Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15; JF
June 30, 2019
Chevi rest well. My condolences to the family. I grew up with Chevi just up Ocean Road. Love her so much.
Zev Silverman
June 30, 2019
To the family and friends of Chevi Colton, you have my deepest sympathy. Our creator promises to comfort and give you the strength to cope each day without Chevi.
June 28, 2019
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