Donald Silverman

Donald M. Silverman, 93, passed away on March 6, 2025; Beloved husband and best friend of Lois (née Horwitz) for over 67 wonderful years; cherished father of Jodi Schneider (Henry Pevitz) and Sheri (Herman) Salzberg; proud grandpa of Ashley (Andrew) Albritton, Justin Schneider (fiancée Sandra Vera Rios), Jordan (Bianca) Schneider, Hannah Salzberg and Kyle Salzberg; adored great-grandpa of Ava Albritton and Lane Schneider; adored son of the late Sidney and Mildred Silverman; dear brother of the late Lois and Albert Hollander. Donald grew up in Chicago and met his beloved wife on a blind date and they married just a few short years later. They lived in West Rogers Park where they started to raise their children. Donald was a very dedicated insurance agent and a proud father who enjoyed raising his daughters. Once the Silverman daughters went off to college Donald and Lois began their love of travel, visiting Israel, London, France, Amsterdam, China, and Egypt just to name a few stops around the world. Donald enjoyed attending plays, loved technology and his phone, kept in touch with countless childhood friends, but his greatest joy was spending time with his dear Lois on their daily visits to McDonalds. Donald will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. Chapel service, Tuesday, March 11, 2025; 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. For shiva information and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or 847-255-3520.