Charles Silberstein Obituary

Charles Eliot Silberstein, of Towson, MD, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the age of 90. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Silberstein (nee Harrison); children, Susan Silberstein and Richard (Carol Richards) Silberstein; grandchildren, Peter Jarow (Lisa Donnelly), Elizabeth Jarow Sytnik (Nate Sytnik), Ann Silberstein Kannapel (David Kannapel) and Jack Silberstein (Leigh Winters); and great grandchildren, Charlotte Eloise "Ella" Sytnik and Charlie Jarow. He was predeceased by his parents, Bessie and Louis Silberstein and his sister, Myra Goldgeier.

Chick was a devoted and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle. A great mentor and friend to many. He exemplified his father's mantra, "You take care of Baltimore, Baltimore will take care of you."

Services are private. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Kennedy Krieger Institute, 707 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205 or Seaside Jewish Community, 18970 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

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Published by Baltimore Sun from Jun. 27 to Jun. 28, 2023.

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Claire Rupert

June 22, 2024

Still remembering Dr. Silberstein on this anniversary of his passing. He is and was one of God´s best creations. May his memory continue to bring your family comfort and peace.

John David Frantz

October 21, 2023

A little late here but I was one of Dr. Silberstein´s patients. He did my heel cord extension and tendon transfer when I was 6 years old in 1988. The man gave me a mostly normal life with that operation and I´ll always be grateful.

Dorothy yaffe

July 14, 2023

Dr Silverstein took care of my son Alexander as a baby. He was born premature at one pound thirteen ounces! He had hemiplegia of the left side. Dr Silberstein was the most Professional, most kind, most caring doctor. Our family loved him. Dorothy yaffe

Crain houston

June 29, 2023

My sincerest condolences to the Silberstein family. Dr. Silberstein was a friend to both of my parents. My mother worked in his first office and my Dad knew his father and , I believe, played tennis with both of them. The good doctor fixed broken bones in both my mother and my daughter many years later.
As all have said, he was a most kind and caring man.

Claire Rupert

June 28, 2023

I met him in the OR at GbMC in 1973 as a young nurse. He was always kind, caring and never inclined to arrogance. He clearly was admired and loved by those who saw his brilliance in spite of his humility and I realized even then, he was doing God´s will every day. I am blessed to have known him. May his memory be a blessing to his family. He walks in the Light.

Janice Laux

June 27, 2023

Such an honor to have known and worked with this wonderful man. The care he gave to his patients and their families and the mentorship to colleagues is beyond measure. We all thank him. Memories eternal.

Sandra Rogers (Cindy Brewer back then).

June 27, 2023

I´m so sorry to hear of ur loss. I know u will him terribly. I started working under him at Kennedy Kreiger in 1974 through the Orthopedic/Cerebral Palsy Clinic. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Classy, handsome, ridiculously intelligent, and honestly one of the dearest souls I´ve known. His love and caring for his pediatric patients and their families, along with all the employees he treated. When I needed my first knee replacement, I was so sad he wasn´t doing surgery anymore. He taught a lot. He was the first orthopedist I had ever met. He, Steve Kopits and Vern Tolo along with bob zadek were the consultants back then. His private office back then was the infamous 4 East Madison address. He had a bedside style that was calming to some of the scared and nervous gals and fellas he treated I loved hearing stories about The Children´s Rehab Institute in Reisterstowni, the precursor to Kennedy). He and quite a few others came to Kennedy when CRI moved to JHH. I don´t mean to run on, but just wanted to convey my deep admiration and caring for him. He´s got some mighty big shoes to fill. My deepest sympathies. His memory still to this date comes to mind often.

Patricia Brearton-Eaton

June 27, 2023

Dr. Silberstein was one of the gracious ,knowledgable wonderful physician I have ever met. It was a true pleasure and honor to work with him in the ortho clinic (KKI). He treated every patient with kindness. He took the time to really get to know his patients.
Every patient and family loved him. He would tell us nurses the best stories about his career. He could always put a smile on our faces. He was one of a kind. He will truly be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Rob G

June 27, 2023

A great man, doctor and mentor to many. I am so grateful to have worked with and learned from one of the truly great orthopedic surgeons during my time at Children´s Hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with his lovely wife Barbara and the entire family.

Donna Miller

June 27, 2023

Truly one of the best people I have ever known! He will be sorely missed.

Donna Miller

June 27, 2023

Dr. Silberstein was one of the finest people I have ever known. I worked with him at Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Surgery in Lutherville MD. I have never met a kinder person! My thoughts and prayers are with his family! He will be very missed! Not many like him!

Kimberly Pearce

June 27, 2023

Thank you for all you did for my son and family.

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