Jerome Silverstein

Waterford- Jerome Silverstein, 82, resident of Atria in Waterford, CT formally of North Franklin, CT died peacefully in his sleep July 24, 2015. Jerome was born on December 27, 1932 in Bronx, New York, the son of the late Isaac and Dorothy Silverstein.

He is survived by his loving wife Marian S. Silverstein of Waterford,CT. retired owner of Towne Liquor Store in Norwich,CT. and nieces: Betsy Alter Eichholz, Norwich CT, Rochelle Levine (Zachary), Charlotte NC, Karen Scopino, Mystic CT, Debbie Larkin (Cliff) Preston CT, Tova Kantrowitz (Gary), West Hempstead NY, Dodie Rothschild (Brian), Brooklyn NY; nephews: David G. Alter (Carol) Vernon CT, Charles Alter (Bonnie), Manhattan NY; Meyer Stepner (Lisa), Israel; and Saul Stepner (Rachel), Teaneck NJ; cousin, Herbie Maggenheim (Beverly), Queens NY; sister-in-law Ruth Silverstein, North Franklin CT, and brother-in-law Jerome Stepner, Brooklyn NY; and Mamadou Diop who provided two years of loving care.

Jerome was a veteran of the Korean War and was stationed in Inchon.

Jerome was one of the founders and past president of Pas-Pak Industries in Norwich, CT. He was an active member and past president of The Norwich Rotary Club, received the Paul Harris Award and supported many organizations in southeastern, CT including the Senior Job Bank, Chelsea Gardens, Willimantic Theater, Southeastern CT Foundation, and was a patron of The Spirit of Broadway and Goodspeed Opera House.

A graveside funeral service will be held at the Brothers of Joseph Cemetery in Preston on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 12:30 pm.

Shiva will be observed at the home of Marian Silverstein, 1 Beechwood Dr., Apt 333, Waterford, on Monday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.

To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.churchandallen.com.

The Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St. Norwich, is assisting with arrangements.