Harold Silberman

Sept. 21, 1937 - May 5, 2013

SOUTH BEND - Harold Silberman, 75, a lifelong resident of the South Bend area, passed away May 5, 2013. Born September 21, 1937, he was the son of the late Ruben and Rose (Baim) Silberman. His sister, Bonnie Bailer, died in 1996.

Harold attended James Monroe Elementary School, where he played basketball, and Riley High School, where he played golf. He attended the University of Michigan, and graduated from Indiana University School of Business.

On February 23, 1991, he married Cynthia "Cindy" Clark. She survives. He is also survived by one son, Richard (Randi) Silberman of Brooklyn, New York; one daughter, Susan (Jeff) Wang of Lafayette, Colorado; 3 stepchildren, Elizabeth (Doug) Griffin of Elkhart, IN, Patricia (Rob) Lobe of Hoboken, NJ and Charles James (Windy) Clark of Galesburg, MI; three grandchildren, Evie Silberman, and Evan and Seth Wang; and 7 step-grandchildren, Chelsea, Kaitlyn and Max Griffin, Olivia and Alexander Lobe, and Charli and Bowie Clark.

Harold had a keen sense of humor that will be deeply missed by those who knew him. Harold was a lifelong member of the Hebrew Orthodox Congregation in South Bend. He had recently been honored for his role in helping save the congregation financially in 1970. He owned Super Auto Salvage in South Bend for most of his long career as a businessman. He loved doing business and making deals and started many enterprises during his career, including Michiana Auto Radiator and Harold's Tickets. Harold was a huge Notre Dame fan and an avid collector. He collected baseball cards, Mickey Mouse paraphernalia, Notre Dame football programs, and college and professional sports team pennants. Although Harold had COPD for more than 11 years, he used his great will and determination to continue leading an active life in spite of his illness.

Funeral services were held May 7th at the McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel. Burial took place at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Harold's name, to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 2004 Ironwood Circle, South Bend, IN 46635. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.McGannHay.com.

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Published by South Bend Tribune from May 7 to May 8, 2013.

07.03.2021  djb

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