Silverstein, Stanley Martin

Stanley Martin Silverstein, 89, of Stratford, CT, died peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2022. His death is a profound loss to his beloved family, friends, and community. Devoted husband of Jane Smiley; father of Judith (husband Merton), Steven (wife Maite), Ian (partner Kathy); and stepfather of Stephen (husband Brian), Jill, Lynn (husband Rick); and grandfather of Emerson, Ari,

and Rahm; and step-grandfather of Sara, and Marlee.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Stanley was the last of his generation descended from a family of Polish emigres in the early 1900's. He was one week short of his 90th Birthday.

Son of Solomon and Rose Silberstein, and brother of Gloria Freedman (predeceased), Stanley grew up in Troy and Albany, NY. He earned his BS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy. His professional career as a Metallurgical Engineer included employment at Battel Memorial, Avco Lycoming (during which time

he was awarded a U.S. Patent), United Nuclear, and Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, where he worked for over

twenty-six years.

Never one to sit idle, Stanley maintained an energetic lifestyle in his retirement. He traveled extensively, regularly attended continuing education courses, enjoyed long walks in Shakespeare Park, and relished doing the New York Times Crossword puzzle. He was also an active participant and founding member of the ROMEO group (Retired Old Men Eating Out). Stanley will be lovingly remembered for his strength of character, intelligence, generosity, sense of humor, compassion, and warmth. He was an inspiration to the many lives he touched in his universe. He is profoundly missed.

Due to COVID, there will be a private memorial service held in Stanley's honor. In lieu of flowers, a Tribute Gift can be made on his behalf to The Connecticut Audubon Society - https://www.ctaudubon.org/donate/.

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