Besides his loving wife, Amy, Steve is survived by his dearly loved and devoted step-daughters whom he considered his own daughters: Rachel Lynn Cohen of Gaithersburg, MD and Stephen Zack; Abbi Pollicita and her husband Vinny of West Hartford; and by his cherished granddaughters, Juliane Doscher and her partner Jon Abulencia, Raleigh Doscher, Halina and Meredie Cohen and Kaylee and Avery Pollicita. He was their much-loved Poppop. Steve is also survived by his brother-in-law George Cooke, his cousin Lisa Bob, MD, and Amy’s brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Marcia Tretler and their children and grandchildren. Steve’s dear sister Barbara Efrat predeceased him.
The family is grateful to the staff at Seabury Meadows and Seabury Brewer who provided Steve with excellent care during the years he resided there. His last days were made easier because of the compassionate care from McLean Hospice. His companion Jeff Weiser helped keep him active and engaged with others. Many caring and supportive friends including Miriam and Steve Miller, Judy and Stuart Levy, Carol and Burt Cunin and Ellen and Marty Abrams contributed to his well-being. The family can never thank them enough for their love and concern.
The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, at 1pm, in the Chapel at Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Av., Hartford, with Rabbi Debra Cantor officiating. Interment will follow in the B’nai Tikvoh-Sholom Cemetery, 10 Club House Rd., Windsor, CT. After the burial, mourners are invited to join the family and friends for a meal of consolation B’nai Tikvoh-Sholom Synagogue. Shiva will be observed at Amy’s home from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday evening, with Minyan at 7:30. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Steve’s memory may be made to the Stephen M. and Amy Lynn Silverman Family Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, 10 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT 06106 or to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford, CT. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Stephen M. Silverman, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.
640 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Steve’s memory may be made to
The Stephen M. and Amy Lynn Silverman Family Fund
at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
10 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06106
or to
The Lewy Body Dementia Association
912 Killian Hill Road, S.W.
Lilburn, GA 30047
or to
A Charity of the Donor’s Choice
After the burial, mourners are invited to join the family and friends for a meal of consolation at
B’nai Tikvoh-Sholom Synagogue
180 Still Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Shiva will be observed at Amy’s home from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday evening, with Minyan at 7:30.