JOEL SILVERMAN

1938 - 2023

SILVERMAN--Dr. Joel P. Dr. Silverman--Joel P. Born November 11, 1938, raised in New York City and a resident of North Haven, Connecticut for the past 52 years, passed away on February 2, 2023. Joel graduated from Columbia University and NYU Medical School, after which he did his residency at Manhattan Eye and Ear, specializing in ophthalmology. He worked for the public health service in Maryland and Alaska before starting his own private practice in New Haven, Connecticut. A man of many passions, he took great pleasure in jazz, classical music, and poetry. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nira, children Miryam (Paul), Sharon (Gary), and Sherri, and grandchildren Beckett, Yair and Ben. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his devoted wife and daughters. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends who loved him.