Michael Silver Jr.

Michael, today would have been your 56th birthday. Who would have thought you would be celebrating it in heaven. We all continue to miss and love you so much! After all these years, my broken heart yearns to give you just one more hug. You were truly one of a kind..... so special, so funny, so smart, so handsome, so generous, SO LOVED!!! I miss and think about you every single day.
Love you so much, my sweet son. Your Mother XOXO

Silver, your birthday is coming shortly and that always brings forth so many college memories involving you. You are always in my thoughts and I miss your friendship so much. You were the best bro a gal could ever have. Even after all of these years, your absence is unbelievable.

It's still hard to believe you are gone...even after 18 years. Rest assured you are not forgotten! I miss your laugh, your beautiful face and your kind, loving heart! Love you! Aunt Linda

Eighteen years ago today, my heart was shattered! Michael, I miss your handsome face, your beautiful smile, your big hugs and your infectious laugh. I love and miss you so much and think of you everyday. Your Mother XOXOXO

Miss you brother!

, Michael, another year gone by without you here but never gone from our
hearts. Think of you so often and always remembering what a terrific young man
you became with your beautiful smile.
Love from Nancy

Happy Birthday, Michael!! I was with some Bridge people in Manhattan on Tuesday and we talked about so many great times we had with you. You are so very missed! Love you!

Cindy, thinking of you and your family as you remember your beloved son Michael´s birthday. ((Hugs))

Happy birthday Silver. Miss you kid.
CD

Happy heavenly birthday Michael Always and forever on my mind and in my heart.

Dearest Michael ~ thinking of you as you celebrate your 55th birthday in heaven. My heart will remain broken forever. I love you so deep in my heart and not a day goes by that I don´t think about you...multiple times. Today is tough. Love you forever and ever. Your Mother XOXO

Deb, thank you so much for your beautiful and thoughtful message. So kind of you to remember me, Michael´s family and his many friends. Cindy.

Cindy, thinking of you and your family and knowing that you will always miss your wonderful son. I read somewhere that unlike for those of us here on earth, the departed souls of our loved ones are unaffected by time and the confines of a mortal existence. When we rejoin them one day on another plane, barely a moment apart from us will have passed for them.
May Michael´s time here yield joyful memories that will sustain both you and your family until such is the moment you all reunite.

Michael, you are so missed! I think of you often and remember the fun and laughs we shared at Bridge! Love the photo below with your mom and dad! You loved your family and friends and they loved you even more. Rest peacefully. Love, Aunt Linda

To our Angel Michael, Years pass by so quickly but the love so many have for you continues. I think of your beautiful smile and your great sense of humor so often.
Sending you prayers for your peace You are always missed in our hearts.
Nancy

Seventeen years ago today, we lost our beautiful Michael. Many hearts were shattered that day. Love you forever!

Michael with his parents. Cindy Kern & Mike Silver.

Michael came to my mind and to my heart today. I knew him more as Mike. He was so sweet and so beautiful, smarter than the day is long. I loved him in the best way I could and will never forget him.

To all who have written such beautiful memories of my precious son, Michael...THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. You have no idea how comforting this is to me to read your comments and special times with Michael. Some of you have never met Michael, but you still offer words of comfort to our family which is so appreciated. I read ALL of these messages over and over, sometimes through tears, sometimes through laughter; each and every message is so special to me. Michael touched so many lives during his 37 years on Earth. Unfortunately he was taken way too soon from us, and one can only imagine how many more lives he would have touched. He was truly special and my heart aches for him every single day. Thank you all for your kind, kind words. Much Love, from Michael´s mother and family

You entered my mind today. you always were a kind person to me.
I´m remembering back in the year you passed. At Maxwell´s in Hoboken for a concert. I was there with now sadly my ex husband. He has a major illness that has him in a wheelchair. With his health he couldn´t stay long where the live music played. We Had to exit to bar area numerous times for his relief. You were there. I worked in real estate and lived in Hoboken. I tried hard to keep my business and personal life separate. I had to. Like usual you were always super kind and we would be chatty with each other... you met my husband for first time, you showed such kindness and openness towards him. Others who met him were nice but just walked away, from him and me. Not you!! You two chatted it up. I even went to the restroom and when I came back you guys were still talking. It moved me beyond belief. You´re a great soul. I will always remember you and appreciate so much about you.

Never met you, Michael, but I recall how proud of you your mother was. Cindy was the guidance counselor at my daughter´s school, and she was so helpful to us, tutoring our daughter for a time. Michael, your mom is such a sweet person, and it sounds as though you were very much like her. I don´t know what drew me to this page, but somehow I found myself here and figured I´d leave a message. To Cindy and your family, I hope the many friends of Michael have been a comfort to you all throughout the years and will serve as a testament to both you and your family, and to Michael´s friends as well, that we´re never really gone when we pass, but rather we´re all just around the corner waiting to reconnect with our loved ones. God bless.

God Bless you dear Michael. You will never be forgotten but always missed.Please look over your family as they miss you so much.
Always had a beautiful heart and was always a caring friend. Peace be with you.

Sixteen years ago today, our lives changed forever. Michael, our broken hearts will never be the same. Rest in peace, my sweet son. Love & miss you forever and ever. Your Mama XOXO

Happy New Year Mike! I always see you with a big smile.
Look up my friend Pete Collins. You two will get along great!
Will always remember you.

HAPPY 53rd BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN, MY SWEET SON! After 15 years, I can still hear your infectious laughter. My heart will never be the same. Miss and love you Michael. Thank goodness we have so many wonderful home movies of you playing sports and fun times with your family.
Much love from your Mother XOXO

Michael, Always and forever in my heart. Your Mama XOXO

Sending you much much Love Michael.
You will never be forgotten. You live in many hearts holding many special memories. XOXOXO

So many years and still some of my happiest and carefree moments were spent with you. Miss you and Love you forever.

Miss you brother!

Happy 52nd Birthday in heaven, sweet Michael. The years pass, but it never gets any easier. Wishing I could hug and kiss you and hear your wonderful laughter. Losing you 14 years ago was life changing and my broken heart will never completely heal. You were special and I know you touched many, many lives during your 37 years on Earth. You and Sawyer are together in heaven and that makes me smile.
Love you forever, Your Mama Columbo XOXOXO

Merry Christmas in heaven, precious son. This was always one of your favorite times of the year. We have so many wonderful memories of our family dinners and special times together. You are missed beyond words. Christmas has never been the same.

Love you forever and ever...
Your Mother and Bob
XOXO

Happy Birthday in heaven Michael. Always in my thoughts.

Happy birthday brother. Been thinking of you all week. In my thoughts and prayers always.
-Daly

Happy 51st Birthday, my beautiful son.
Your Mother XOXO

My precious Michael ~ That horrific phone call I received 13 years ago still rings in my ears like it was yesterday. So many hearts were broken that day upon hearing the news of your tragic and sudden passing. The pain in my heart still runs deep and I think of you constantly throughout the day. My only consolation is knowing that you are at peace. I love you so much, my beautiful son. Your Mother. XOXO

Dearest Michael. You have been out of our lives for so very long but never out of our hearts. You are missed every day. Your beautiful smile, sense of humor, and compassion for others will always be remembered. I was blessed to have you in my classroom when you were so little. You brought a lot of sparkle to our class every day. Sending you love and blessings for your peace. Always in my heart and love. Nancy Beckett Barton

My Dearest Michael ~. So hard to believe that today would have been your 50th Birthday . I would give anything to celebrate this special day with you so I could give you kisses and giant hugs. You were always a great hugger. I can still hear your infectious laugh, & your wicked sense of humor. You have touched so many lives in your 38 years, always making a point to live life to the fullest. You were one of a kind, Michael.
Losing you was life changing and I will never stop loving you and missing you. There will always be a gaping hole in my broken heart.
RIP, dear son.
Love you forever,
Your Mother. ❤❤❤

Thinking of you today and every day, Michael. So many of us love and miss you. You are in so many hearts and thoughts. You will never be forgotten. We always miss your handsome face and beautiful smile. I know you are watching over your loved ones and keeping them safe. Peace and love to you always. Love, Miss Nancy Beckett Barton.

Hey uncle Michael, still thinking about you down here. I'll never forget the week we had at your place in New York. So many things i wish you were here to experience with me but I know your watching over me. Love and miss you more than you know. -your nephew, Rylan.

Mike,
It has been over 12 years since you left this earth. I do not know why, but something today made me think of you so much that I just had to write this. People like you are 1 in a million, you are and always will be as the brightest of shooting stars.... Your friendship, like you, and your word was GOLDEN- a word we used together. So my golden friend, just want you to know this world is not as bright and shiny as it was when you walked among us.... JoAnn

Wow, years later l really wanted to talk to
Mike today... I prayed instead...Thank you Chris for keeping this open.
You and Merridith have my love, Linda

I'm not quite sure what brought me here at this hour on this day but 2:11am and I weep for you. My God how I miss that smile and how I could talk to you and trust you with my heart. My friend I miss you. Do you know now how loved you were?

My Dear Michael ~. Always on my mind, always missing you. Wishing you peace and sending you lots and lots of love.
Your Mama. ❤❤❤

Cynthia, traveling up to RI this Sunday, in an open jeep, I shouted a couple of "Silvers", as usual. RI and the outdoors, always remind me of Michael, and how much I miss him. For some reason, later that evening , all 3 of my sons and wife joined in for an extra loud shout out. They've heard me shout Mike's name over the years but for the first time ever, they asked to be a part of. The next day I learned It had been Michael's birthday. No coincidences. I continue to feel his presence. I know he's up there looking after all of us. Always in my thoughts and prayers.

Cynthia, traveling up to RI this Sunday, in an open jeep, I shouted a couple of "Silvers", as usual. RI and the outdoors, always remind me of Michael, and how much I miss him. For some reason, later that evening , all 3 of my sons and wife joined in for an extra loud shout out. They've heard me shout Mike's name over the years but for the first time ever, they asked to be a part of. The next day I learned It had been Michael's birthday. No coincidences. I continue to feel his presence. I know he's up there looking after all of us. Always in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris Daly

Happy BD Buddy.

Happy 48th Birthday in heaven, my precious Michael. My heart aches to be able to give you a big hug, tell you how much you are loved and missed, and hear your wonderful laughter. I love you more.
Your Mother xoxo

Never out of our hearts and thoughts, Michael. You are still missed every day.Keep your arms and love around your mother and all who miss you daily. I will never forget your beautiful smile and kind heart. Love from Miss Nancy Beckett Barton.

What moves through us is silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you had lived. And that your life gave us wonderful memories too beautiful to forget. As we approach your 10th year in heaven, Michael, please know I love you with all my heart and think of you every single day. Rest in peace, my precious son. Your Mother XOXO

Happy 47th Birthday in heaven to my wonderful son, Michael. You were so missed at Sean and Jennifer's wonderful Phillies themed wedding. Donovan gave a wonderful speech and mentioned how much we all missed you. It was bittersweet. Not a day goes by that I am not thinking of you and missing your beautiful smile, your laugh and your wicked sense of humor. You are loved and missed by so many, Michael. My heart will never be the same. Much Love Always....Your Mother XOXO

Thank you Chris Coyle for keeping Michael's guestbook online.

When life becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Michael, thank you for for all the wonderful memories that I will hold so close to my heart and will remain a part of me forever. Happy Easter in heaven, my precious son. I love and miss you so much, Michael.
Forever, Your Mama Columbo xoxo

People say time heals all wounds, but time hasn't healed my broken heart. I love you Michael and miss you everyday.
Your Mother xoxo

Dearest Michael ~ It is so hard to believe that this is your 9th Christmas in heaven. It still seems like yesterday that you were this energetic little boy who loved celebrating the holidays. I have so many photos and videos of you that I will cherish forever. Through these, I can see you and hear the sound of your voice. I love and miss you, Michael with all of my heart and soul.
Your Mama xoxoxo

Dearest Michael ~ I hold you and the memories deep within my heart. Your presence is felt in each moment of my life, through the good and the bad. You remind me of how precious life really is. I think of the thirty seven years you were with us and imagine all that you would have done, could have done, and mostly what wonderful things you had done. I love and miss you more than ever, sweet Michael. I continue to have enough tears to fill the oceans. Happy Thanksgiving in heaven, my beautiful son. I will always be your "Mama Columbo" xoxoxo

Sending more and more prayers to you always Michael. You are thought about and missed by so many who love you. I have such beautiful memories of you-especially in 3rd grade. Watch over your mother and bring her peace in her heart.
Love, Nancy (Beckett) Barton

Mike, Miss you brother- Thought about you a lot when I was vacationing in RI this Summer. We had some great trips up there. I definitely felt your presence. Of course you still get "shout outs" (SILVER!!!!) every time I'm struggling. As Coyle said- I hear you yell back "cmon dude, let's go!" I know you are with us always, looking down from heaven. Mike's Folks, you are always in my prayers. Best

Happy 45th Birthday in Heaven, sweet Michael.
Love & miss you,
Your Mother
xoxo

Rob, thank you so much for thinking of us. Not a day goes by that I don't think of Michael, and how devastating his loss was to so many.
It was so kind of you to write this message; I hope all is well with you.
Warmly, Cindy

Dear Cindy and Family,

Even though it has been a few years since Michael's passing please continue to be strong, keep living each day and hold on to the memories. Because that is what Michael would of wanted each of you to do. Take Care and God Bless each of you.

Happy 44th birthday, Michael. My heart is filled with so much sorrow. I miss and love you so much.
Your Mother
xoxoxo

That smile and laugh lives forever in my memories. Forever loved.

Dear Petie (You will always be Petie to our family) (-:
Thank you so much for your message and for remembering Michael. It is still so unbelievable to me too that Michael will be gone six years.
I know you guys made some pretty special memories from when you were little until you were grown men. I often laugh when I think of some of the crazy times, and I am sure you know the ones I am talking about. Heaven knows about the ones I wasn't aware of. Pete, you will always hold a very special place in my heart, and I can't thank you enough for your message to me. Michael was so loved by so many, and his passing truly left a hole in all of our hearts. He will be forever missed! By the way Pete, I want you to know how proud I am of all of your accomplishments. Best wishes and continued success to you. xoxo

Dear Mrs. Kern,

It has been a number of years and I still can't believe Mike isn't here. Please know that I have such great memories and we still share tons of great stories. God Bless

You two guys were great friends to Michael and our family so appreciates that. He loved you both so much!
Cindy (Michael's Mother)

@ Chris D. I do the same and throw in a C'MON dude lets go.

Mike, you are greatly missed. Not a week goes by that I don't think of you. Every now and then I shout out "Silver" at the top of my lunges (i know you'd appreciate the strange looks i get from passerby's). You were a great friend. Never to be forgotten

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I was a roommate of silver's for four years at WVU. I had a dream about him a couple of nights ago and when I woke up had had a bad feeling about him. I googled his name and Hoboken where I knew he lived and this obituary came up. I couldn't believe it was true. I got a hold of some of our other roommates and it was all news to us. He was a really great guy and would do anything for you. He lived life to the fullest he gave 100% at anything he did no mater what is was. He was a one of a kind guy, there will never be another Silver again. He will be truly missed.

I just found out about Michael's passing, I lived with Michael for 4 years at WVU. We had so many good times together, way too many to count. He came out to California to visit me in 2005 - felt like we never were a part. Michael is one of the most real people you would ever meet. We would have a drawn out physical fight once a month-and the rest of the time be like brothers. I'll never forget him for the rest of my life. They truly broke the mold after they made him...love you Silver!!!

Michael, thinking of you on this Thanksgiving day. I love and miss you with all my heart.
Your Mamma
xoxo

Michael, I am sending loving thoughts to you on Thanksgiving. I miss you so much.
Love You,
Your Mother
xoxoxo

Phillies all the way! Love and miss you Michael.
Your brother Sean

Michael - I thought of you all day yesterday on your Birthday. Hope you are watching over and taking care of your Mamma. We all miss you so very much and love you. You are always in our hearts. Love Miss Nancy Beckett Barton

Happy 40th Birthday, Michael.
Love & miss you so much.
Your Mamma
xoxoxo

My Dearest Michael ~
Loving and missing you with all of my heart.
Your Mamma
xoxoxo

Hey Michael!
I miss and love you...wish we could go to the Phillies games together.
Love your brother, Sean
xo

My Dearest Michael,
There is still much pain and many tears; I miss you so much Michael.
I continue to be thankful for the many people who mention your name, write about you, and most significantly, when I hear of the inspiration you are in so many lives. I count on my wonderful memories of you to get me through some very dark days.
Always in my thoughts and forever in my heart, I love you Michael.
Your Mamma
xoxoxo

Dear Michael:
Today is a rainy, dismal day not that it matters because it hurts even when the sun is shining. I hope you have found peace in your heart - we know that you are looking out for everyone just from a higher place. Thinking of you and your family.
love,
eileen mariano-scholl

Hey Michael!
How about our fantastic PHILLIES...World Series Champs!!! You and I would have been there, for sure!
Remember when we always made so much noise playing ball in the side yard? We drove everyone crazy!!
Love and miss you Michael!
Your brother Sean
xoxoxoxo

My
favorite 3rd grade student - even though you left your morning egs on the
stairs and steps...You loved me and George and we loved you back. And I
really was your favorite teacher!!lPlease give your mother and sister and
brother a sign that you are a peace and happy. Let them each see a butterfly
sign of your love.

I went fishing last week in a shark tournament and thought of our tuna trip. I miss you Michael. I wish you were there with me.

My Dearest Michael,
Thinking of you and hoping you have found peace. I love and miss you with all of my heart.
Your Mother
xoxoxo

hey Michael,
i recently went to a dance for the Special olympics. my parents are having a house built in Clarksboro.
i wish you were still here. my heart aches because you're not here.You always welcomed me and made me feel good.I enjoyed the times we played football on Acadmey ave in woodbury heights.thanks for the good times. Steve

Dearest Michael,
The pain in our broken hearts will never go away.
Love and miss you so much.
Your Mother
xoxoxo

hey Michael,
i miss you so much. you always made me smile and laugh. recently Sean and i played basketball for Special Olympics. i only played 2 games and had to stop due to seizeures. Sean played well. i sat on the sideline and offered my support for the team. we didn't make it to the playoffs in Wildwood. we came in 4th place. i look foward to seeing u in Heaven my friend.

Hey Buddy,
In my mind every day.

Dearest Michael,
Thinking of you today (Easter) and everyday.
Love you,
Your Mother
xoxoxo

Dear Uncle Michael,
You were always so special to us. We love our Build-A-Bears you gave us. Rex the monkey and Madison the bunny miss you too.
We love and miss you so much!
Reana and Rylan
XOXO

Merry Christmas Michael. I love and miss you so much.
Your Mother
XOXOXO

To my precious son Michael,
I will always treasure my wonderful memories of you. You were handsome, kind, loving and intelligent.
Your family loves you very much.... our hearts are forever broken.
Love Always,
Your Mother
xoxoxo

to the Silver Family,
well it's football time again. one of my favorite things to do in woodbury heights was playing football on Academy Road with Sean and Michael. those were some good times we had.but my greatest memory was when Michael took Sean and I to the Eagles gamea few years ago. I have the McNabb jersey on my wall above my bed in memory of Michael.Thank you Michael for your love,and kindness you showed me in your life.this is for you. E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!

Renee, Cindy, Sean and family,
I just wanted to let you know I have been thinking of all of you and hope you are doing well. There hasn't been a day that has gone by that you and your family weren't in our prayers.
With love
Kim McGlinn-Maska

The Silver family, my deepest condolences for your loss.

Mike was a man with a huge heart and a vivacious attitude for learning, growing and achieving anything. Just going for whatever it was he wanted was always the rule and never the exception, and it was always with 100% intensity.

Mike and I were great friends for many years and some of the best memories were from the 2 years that we were roommates 12 years ago. I can distinctly remember the first night we went out for a drink to get to know each other and within hours we had already debated about politics, the economy and everything else we could think of. Despite our differences, we signed a lease that week. Within days we had one big blowout fight, then that was it, we were like brothers from that point on. This is when I learned of the famous “Silver shake up”. He would waste no time to figure you out, test your boundaries and get right down to who you really are. He would teach you things about yourself that you never knew, and you become close friends.

Other great memories from our years as roommates were all the time we spent together just hanging out on the weekends. Mike had a great ability to make a mundane errand into an adventure. He would throw 4 or 5 CD’s in a bag and grab his sunglasses and we were off. As long as I was driving, that was ok with me (driving was never Mike’s strong point!). The sunroof was open, all the windows were down, the CD was in and the volume was at 10 and we were off for hours just enjoying the music and getting out of Hoboken for a day.

Mike loved adventure and he was fearless. To relax and get some exercise, one weekend we decided to buy mountain bikes. On our first ride, I remember creeping down the rocky, hilly trail trying not to break any limbs. But not Mike—he just flew down the first hill, never touching the brakes, eventually tumbling head over heels and into the trees. I ran over to find him a little bruised, but ok, and we both just sat there on a rock laughing.

Mike, you will be missed and never forgotten.