Melvyn Silverstein, 76 years of age, of Hartford died Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Samuel and Clara (Hoffman) Silverstein. Melvyn was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He leaves his daughter, Shala Silverstein of Norwich; his step-daughter, Trisha; his sister Elaine Kaufmann and her husband Wilbert of West Hartford; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Jonathan Welfare Society Cemetery, Tower Ave., Hartford with Rabbi Marshal Press officiating. A memorial period will be observed Thursday following the interment until 7:00 PM and Friday 1:00-4:00 PM at 47 Brainard Rd., West Hartford. Memorial contributions may be made to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington 06111 or to West Hartford Food Bank, Town Hall, Room 306, 50 South Main St., West Hartford 06107. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions or to sign the guest book for Melvyn, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.