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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Richard John Silverman
Richard John
Silverman
Nov 19, 1925 — Sep 10, 2012
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Richard John Silverman of DeKalb passed away on September 10, 2012 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb.
Richard was born on November 19, 1925 in St. Mary?s Hospital, the son of Julius and Grace (Meyers) Silverman. He was a graduate of St. Mary?s School and DeKalb Township High School. He attended Northern Illinois State Teachers College (NIU) for 2 years. He served proudly with the U.S. Marines during World War II in the Marshall Islands, South Pacific. He married the former Suzanne Stefani on August 1, 1959 in St. Mary?s Church in DeKalb. They had 53 happy years of marriage. He worked for 8 years at Commercial Body and served as DeKalb Postmaster for 33 years. He also worked in retirement for Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home.
Richard was a life time member of the DeKalb Elks Lodge where he served as an officer for several years. He also was a Columbus Club member of the Knights of Columbus.
From the time he was a child he enjoyed going to his grandfather?s cottage on Long Lake in northern Wisconsin. After retirement he continued to go with his wife and children to their own cottage on Long Lake.
Richard is survived by his loving family, his wife, Suzanne, a son Steven John (Linda) Silverman of Lisle, two daughters, Sara Lynn (Charles) Farinella, of Woodridge and Amy Marie Silverman of South Elgin, a sister Mary Trawick of Oceanside, California, his adored grandchildren, Danielle Marie Farinella, Anthony Charles Farinella and Christopher John Silverman. Also, cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Donald George Silverman.
A memorial mass will be at St. Mary?s Catholic Church DeKalb on Monday September 17, 2012 at 10:30am with Father Matthew Mc Morrow officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary?s Cemetery immediately following the Mass with full military honor guard by the DeKalb American Legion, V.F.W., and Am Vet?s. Cremation has taken place in the Finch Crematory. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 5:00pm-8:00pm with a wake service at 7:45pm at Ronan- Moore- Finch Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence please visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.
Service:
Monday September 17, 2012
10:30am
St. Mary?s Catholic Church DeKalb
Visitation:
Sunday, September 16, 2012
5:00pm-8:00pm
Ronan- Moore- Finch Funeral Home
Richard was born on November 19, 1925 in St. Mary?s Hospital, the son of Julius and Grace (Meyers) Silverman. He was a graduate of St. Mary?s School and DeKalb Township High School. He attended Northern Illinois State Teachers College (NIU) for 2 years. He served proudly with the U.S. Marines during World War II in the Marshall Islands, South Pacific. He married the former Suzanne Stefani on August 1, 1959 in St. Mary?s Church in DeKalb. They had 53 happy years of marriage. He worked for 8 years at Commercial Body and served as DeKalb Postmaster for 33 years. He also worked in retirement for Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home.
Richard was a life time member of the DeKalb Elks Lodge where he served as an officer for several years. He also was a Columbus Club member of the Knights of Columbus.
From the time he was a child he enjoyed going to his grandfather?s cottage on Long Lake in northern Wisconsin. After retirement he continued to go with his wife and children to their own cottage on Long Lake.
Richard is survived by his loving family, his wife, Suzanne, a son Steven John (Linda) Silverman of Lisle, two daughters, Sara Lynn (Charles) Farinella, of Woodridge and Amy Marie Silverman of South Elgin, a sister Mary Trawick of Oceanside, California, his adored grandchildren, Danielle Marie Farinella, Anthony Charles Farinella and Christopher John Silverman. Also, cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Donald George Silverman.
A memorial mass will be at St. Mary?s Catholic Church DeKalb on Monday September 17, 2012 at 10:30am with Father Matthew Mc Morrow officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary?s Cemetery immediately following the Mass with full military honor guard by the DeKalb American Legion, V.F.W., and Am Vet?s. Cremation has taken place in the Finch Crematory. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 5:00pm-8:00pm with a wake service at 7:45pm at Ronan- Moore- Finch Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence please visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.
Service:
Monday September 17, 2012
10:30am
St. Mary?s Catholic Church DeKalb
Visitation:
Sunday, September 16, 2012
5:00pm-8:00pm
Ronan- Moore- Finch Funeral Home
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