Silverman, Marjorie Ann Patros (April 11, 1939 - October 14, 2015) Passed away Wednesday after a valiant battle with cancer. Marjorie, daughter of Marjorie and Augustine Patros, was born into an Italian community in Girard, Ohio. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Northwestern in 1961 with a B.A. in French, having spent a junior year abroad at the Sorbonne. She wed Edwin Barry Silverman of Chicago, with whom she enjoyed 53 years of marriage and two children, Alexei and Maria. Marjorie was a hotel concierge for 25 years. She was a founding member of the Chicago Hotel Concierge Association and Les Clefs d'Or USA, and was the first woman and first American to serve as President of Les Clefs d'Or International, a concierge organization in over 50 countries. After her retirement in 2004, she continued to work as a lecturer, meeting planner, and consultant. Marjorie was a renowned gardener, a voracious reader of everything from novels to The New Yorker, a collector of antiques, an incredible cook, lifelong Democrat and a world traveler. Her beautiful home was a tribute to her taste and creativity. She is remembered by her husband, Edwin; son, Alexei; daughter, Maria; son-in-law, Bill; and grandson, Nathaniel; as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins, Lincoln Park neighbors and her Clefs d'Or family. A service will be held 12:00 noon on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL (www.cjfinfo.com). Interment 1:30 p.m. at Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge, IL. Visitation to follow at the family's home. Shiva will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marjorie's memory to Les Clefs d'Or USA (www.lcdusa.org).

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 18, 2015.

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Porter, Tipawan, and Family Reed

November 15, 2015

We have just now learned about this sad news. Our most heartfelt condolences to you, Ed, and your entire family. You are in our thoughts.
Porter, Tipawan, and family

Adela Weinstein

November 13, 2015

Our deepest condolences to Ed and the Silverman family. May the good memories of happy times spent with your loved one continue to sustain you in your moments of grief and long after.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Adela Weinstein

Steve Voss

November 3, 2015

Ed, I may be distant but I do receive news occasionally, and returning from a vacation I am belatedly saddened to learn of your loss. I met Marjorie more than once and she always impressed me as a caring and intelligent person. You may recall I even had dinner at your house - as I recall it was south of Fullerton way back then.

Ed, I am so sorry for your loss and wish you comfort and peace in this unhappy time. My very best wishes for you and yours.

Dianne Jamieson

October 27, 2015

It was my honor to know Marjorie. A classy lady, beautiful and intelligent and always
approachable. She will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Sincerely,
Dianne Jamieson

Richard Martin

October 21, 2015

Dear Ed,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of you wife Marjorie. I can only hope that the pain of your loss will be tempered by the happy memories of 53 years of marriage to such a wonderful person. You have my sincerest sympathies.

Ruth Ayukesong

October 21, 2015

Dear Mr Silverman,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the passing away of your beloved friend and wife, Ms Marjorie.
May God bless, and comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow

Ruby Kerr

October 21, 2015

Dear Edwin, Maria and Alexei, I was so sorry to hear of Marjorie's passing. Robert & I both have fond memories of our 3-story "family" on Fremont. She was a great lady and will be missed.

October 20, 2015

Diep Nguyen

October 19, 2015

Dear Ed,
I am very sorry to hear of your wife's passing. May the love of family and friends that surrounds you give you some comfort in this time of mourning. May God Bless you!

Juju Lien

October 19, 2015

Dear Ed, Maria and Alexei,

What an elegant lady she was! You were blessed to have had her in your lives and I count myself fortunate to have met her. The world lost a beautiful human being who gave so much to the community, and the country lost a wonderful Democrat! So sad that she is no longer with us. We will truly miss her!

Flutra Sahatqija

October 19, 2015

Dear Dr. Silverman,

We are so sorry for your loss! Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Armend and Flutra Sahatqija