Marvin Silverman Obituary

Silverman, "Marvelous" Marvin The greatest father, son, brother and cherished friend passed away November 17 of a sudden heart attack. Marvin grew up in Beverly Hills and attended Beverly Hills High School (class of '59). He graduated from USC with a business degree in accounting in '63. For 26 years he had a CPA practice in West Hollywood, recently moved to Sherman Oaks. Marvin lived each day to its fullest. His sense of humor was his star attribute. He enjoyed being with his children, friends and family, eating out, traveling, USC football, basketball and band, and anything life had to offer him. Marvin was very proud of his children, Laura, Deana, David and Kevin. He had a wonderful relationship with his brother Harvey and deeply loved his parents Milton and Evalyn. He was married to Sandy and Janis and has always remained friends with them. He truly loved and cherished his many wonderful friends. Marvin will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. A private service was held at Hillside. A Celebration of Marvin's Life will take place Sunday, November 24, at 1:00 p.m. at Trellis, 11977 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, for family and friends. In Marvin's memory, please consider contributions to National Parks Foundation 202-238-4200 or www.nationalparks.org.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Nov. 22, 2002.

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Timothy D. Naegele

November 26, 2002

I met Marv several years ago through a mutual friend who knew him since they were kids. I am a Bruin and Marv was a Trojan, as is my friend.

Some Trojans to whom my friend has introduced me are obnoxious, at least about the rivalry; Marv was not. He won me over almost immediately because of his ponytail. I went from UCLA to law school at Berkeley, and I related -- even though I don’t have enough hair now to make a ponytail.

Most importantly, I related to Marv’s kind and gentle ways. He became a friend, and I looked forward to seeing him and talking with him each time we did.

When my father died at 87, I kept thinking over and over again how much I missed him, and that he was a “good guy,” and Marv was too. Perhaps in this sometimes-crazy world, that is one of the greatest tributes that any of us can give to anyone.

My friend loved Marv, and often I saw Marv through his eyes. I know how much my friend will miss him; we all will. He passed on much too early; he was still a very young man, in spirit.

At times like these, perhaps levity helps the most. Before the crushing defeat of UCLA at the Rose Bowl on November 23, 2002, 52-21, my friend said he was certain that SC would win because Marv was watching over the Trojans. I responded that Marv had “crossed over,” and that he was now rooting for the Bruins. Sadly for Bruin fans, Marv had not crossed over; he was and always will be a Trojan fan.

I know my friend grieves for the loss of Marv, and I expect that he will grieve for a very long time, in his own unique way of not showing it. Marv touched him, and he touched all of us.

We all grieve for our loved ones who have seemingly left us because we miss them, but I firmly believe that our paths will cross again. In a sense Marv is gone, but in a larger sense he is here with each of us now and we are better because of him.

Marv, we love you -- and please help the Bruins, beginning next season, because they are desperately in need of your help. And thank you for being a friend to all of us. May God bless you, and I am sure He is, already.