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Michael Silverman Obituary
NEW HARTFORD - Michael C. Silverman, 75, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
Born May 6, 1944, in Utica, he was the son of the late Moe Jay and Anna Smith Silverman. He was educated in Utica Schools and received his Bachelor's Degree from Utica College. After graduation, Mike served as a Lieutenant in the Army Reserves. On October 27, 1974, at Temple Beth El in Utica, he married Lois Tannenbaum. Mr. Silverman served as Vice President and then President of the family business, Smith Distributors in New York Mills.
A Past President of Temple Beth El, Mike also served on many committees and was its current Treasurer. He was the current Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center and Chairman of the Sitrin Foundation. Mike also served on the Board of the Jewish Federation of the Mohawk Valley and was a member of Moriah Lodge #958 F & AM.
Mike was an avid gardener, enjoyed reading historic mysteries and loved his martinis.
He is survived by his wife, Lois; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan Silverman and Steven Berkowitz and their daughter, Claire, of Annandale, VA and Gail Silverman Androphy and Ezra Androphy and their children, Sara and Alex, of Philadelphia, PA; his sister, Esther Mitkoff, of Albany; his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Janet Silverman, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; his sister-in-law and her husband, Dr. Joan and Joel Seif, of New Hartford; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, Theodore Silverman.
Funeral services will be Sunday, at 11 a.m., at Temple Beth El, 2710 Genesee Street, Utica with Cantor Kalman Socolof officiating. Interment will be in Temple Beth El Cemetery, Whitesboro. A calling hour will precede the service from 10-11 a.m.
Shiva will be observed Sunday-Thursday, from 1-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., with minyan services at 7:15 p.m., Friday from 1-5 p.m. and again Saturday, from 7-9 p.m., at the family home, 213 Gilbert Road, New Hartford.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Temple Beth El or the Sitrin Health Care Center in his memory.
Arrangements are with Bentz Funeral Service, Inc., New Hartford.
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Debra Hajdasz
December 15, 2019
My Deepest and sincere sympathy to the entire Family. Had the privilege to work for Mike Ted and Chuck at Children's outlet Charleston Mall. The best job and best bosses I ever had. Will never forget them.
gary segal
December 12, 2019
My condolences to the entire Silverman family. Mike was a true friend and a real "mench". I certainly enjoyed talking with him over the years . May he rest in peace.
Michelle Jacobson
December 8, 2019
In deepest sympathy. Having Mike and Lois, Susan and Gail as neighbors growing up was wonderful and my memories of the family are so loving.
So sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.
Helene Brusca
December 7, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Going to miss hearing from him on Facebook.
Gracelyn DiNitto
December 6, 2019
Lois and family
So sorry to learn of your husband and father's passing.
May your memories of a life well lived help you in this difficult time.
God Bless
Toby and Herb Friday night Shabbat dinners...Usenheimer
December 6, 2019
Dear Lois and family,
We shared so many good times it is hard to squeeze them all into this little space....Passover seders, chocolate martinis, and our Friday night Shabbat dinners.....'Who has the wine bag?' Good friends are hard to find. We are happy to say Herb and I found true friendship when we met you.
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