Lillian Silberman

SILBERMAN, LILLIAN “LIBBY”, 92, a lifelong resident of Providence died on May 23, 2012 in Atlanta.  She was the wife of the late Edward S. Finberg and the late Sumner Silberman, and a daughter of the late Barnet and Fannie (Robinson) Kapelow.  She is survived by her children, Dr. Harris J. Finberg of Phoenix, Sandra Feit of Atlanta, Judy Lalley of Chicago, and Sonya Kowalski of Bristol; five grandchildren, Karen Capes, Benjamin Finberg, Joshua Finberg, Joshua Feit, and Jackie Beth Coleman; and three great-grandchildren.  She was also the sister of Celia Sholovitz of West Hartford and the late Janet Silverman of Tampa, and mother of the late Evelyn Silberman of San Diego. Libby was a graduate of Bryant College, a member of Temple Beth El for 50 years, and a life member of Hadassah.  And between these lines of names and places was a life beautifully lived, characterized by love, kindness to others, self-sufficiency, and great humor.  Services will be held on Friday, May 25th at 10:00 AM at Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope St., Providence.  In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Dr., Atlanta, GA 30319 would be appreciated.