Jerome Silver Obituary

So very sad for the world to have lost this gentle man. Dr Silver was a great surgeon but more importantly such a wonderful person. Smart, kind, humorous,
intuitive, and so very thoughtful.
I worked for him and Dr Bessinger at Weiss in the early 70´s. Last time I saw him was at my wedding when he and your cute Mom lit up the dance floor.
I still treasure a ring he gave me as a "retirement" gift. It´s a gold ring with a little whistle charm.
His note said "If you ever need me, just whistle". Your Dad/Grampa is gone but I´m certain he´ll be listening if you
"Just whistle"
Kathy Hunt

I worked at the Strauss Surgical Group in the 60's with Dr. Silver.
He was a wonderful mentor and person. He also was my surgeon
For 2 surgeries over the years. All the doctors and staff from those
Days were great. Sorry he is gone.

I WAS VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD'S PASSING. I REMEMBER HIM SO FONDLY, AS WITH THAT OF YOUR MOM.

I REMEMBER AS A CHILD VISITING

HIM AT HIS HOME, (WE WERE COUSINS)

WITH MY PARENTS, HAROLD AND MARILYN

SILVER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.

I was saddened to hear about the passing of Dr.Silver. He was a wonderful, caring man. I will never forget how he would visit me on my floor at the hospital and see if he could be of assistance. When my husband and I planned a vacation to Europe, he and his wife bought us two beautiful books on Paris and gave us suggestions for our trip. I will miss him greatly.

Jerry,

We will miss you dearly. Your Memory will live in us forever. Thanks for all you did for us during your tenure her on Earth.



God bless your family and God bless America.

I wish to extend my sympathy to your family. He was a great man and he will be missed by many.

Our deepest, heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Silver. We had an association for over 40 years as our family surgeon, colleague, friend & advisor. We knew his family & I worked with his sister, Ruth. He will always have a special place in our hearts & will be sorely missed. Fondly,

You set an example of professonalism and caring for all of us at Weiss Hospital. Your presence and reassurance will be missed.

Dr. Silver will definitely be missed by all of us.

Dr. Silver has and always will, hold a golden place in my heart and memory. His dedication to his patients, guidance for anyone seeking his assistance and support for this naive, new Clinical Coordinator was a God-given gift. Hearing this bellow, "Billie, who messed with my schedule?" struck a fearful cord in my stomach the first week I was at Strauss. With head down, I shuffled into his office expecting a lecture of the grandest proportion. Dr. Silver calmly explained his faith in Billie's abilities to coordinate his schedule and then informed me my biggest worry was with Billie! I rarely "messed" with his schedule again! I will miss Dr. Silver's presence in the world, but believe Heaven has a fantastic new resident. My deepest sympathy to Dr. Silver's family.

Jerry and Len lived down the street

from my grandparentsl, the Dubows,

on Kominsky Ave. I was in classes

with Jerry at the U of I at Urbana

I went to pharmacy school with Len

in Chicago

Jerry befriended me when I underwent

surgery at Weiss in 1999. He was a

wonderful caring man.

Jerry Landsman, R.PH

I will forever be grateful to Dr. Silver for the many times he so willingly gave me his support in my job as the secretary of Strauss Surgical Group and during my personal medical crisis. My sincere sympathies to his children.

Our sincere condolences to the family from a very grateful patient and friend. He was a special person to me and my family for more than 20 years and his presence will be missed.

DR. SILVER WAS A VERY SPECIAL KIND OF GUY. I WORKED WITH HIM AT LOUIS WEISS HOSPITAL FOR OVER 11 YEARS. WE HAD SO MANY LAUGHS TOGETHER. BEFORE ICU'S BECAME COMMONPLACE, JERRY AND I WROTE THE FIRST DEFIB MANUAL (I CAN'T TELL YOU THE NAMES HE CALLED ME DURING THE WRITING).



I ALSO KNEW YOUR MOM, WHO WAS A VERY CLASSY LADY. THEY MADE QUITE A PAIR.



I'M SURE THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WHO WORKED WITH JERRY WHO FEEL HIS LOSS. HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS.