Marian S. Silverstein

Marian was born March 15, 1927 in Hudson New York, the daughter of Fannie and Meyer Stepner. At the young age of twenty-one she took over the family business and forged it into the best wine store in Southeastern Connecticut- Towne Liquor Store. She was an innovative and formidable business woman with a vision that kept her ahead of the curve in her industry. She delighted in telling jokes – sometimes unexpectedly and sometimes a bit risque. She loved a good party and had a zest for life that lasted for 93 years. The glass was always half full. She was highly respected by the Norwich business community and in the Connecticut Liquor Industry. She also was an active member of Brothers of Joseph Synagogue.

Marian was a quiet and perceptive observer of the people and organizations in her life. Should a need arise, she generously and quietly provided support. Marian was deeply appreciated by the many organizations and individuals that she supported.

Marian was a devoted and loving wife to her husband, Jerome Silverstein who predeceased her. He was the love of her life. Together they loved travel, theater, fine dining, supporting the Norwich Community, and visiting the wine areas of the world and especially France. Marian’s family always came first. Throughout her life she kept in close touch with her brother and sister to make sure they and their children were thriving. Her nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews have many special memories of the times they spent with Marian and Jerry in Franklin, CT or on vacation.

Marian leaves behind her loving nieces Betsy Alter Eichholz ( Karen Scopino) of Mystic ,CT, Rochelle Alter Levine (Zachary) of Charlotte NC, Tova Kantrowitz (Gary) of West Hempstead, NY, and Dodie Rothschild (Brian) of Brooklyn NY; nephews David Alter (Carol) of Vernon CT, Charles Alter (Bonnie) Manhattan, NY, Meyer Stepner (Lisa) of Israel, and Saul Stepner (Rachel) of Teaneck NJ; and sister-in-law Ruth Silver of North Franklin, CT and niece Deborah Larkin. She was predeceased by her brother, Jerome Stepner and sister Henrietta Stepner Alter.

The family is eternally grateful to Marian’s loyal and caring health care worker, Mamadou Diop who carefully, gently and lovingly helped her for many years. Special thanks to the many people at Masonicare in Mystic who assisted her. She was a larger- than- life person and there is an emptiness in all of our hearts.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Brothers of Joseph Cemetery in Preston at 12:00.

Due to Covid-19 there will be no Shiva.

Please visit www.churchandallen.com to leave a message of condolence for the family.

Donations in Marian’s memory can be made to The Jerome and Marian Silverstein fund at Goodspeed Theater in East Haddam, CT.

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