Obituaries
Melvin Silberberg
February 23, 1930 - August 20, 2015
Service Information
Mount Sinai Simi Valley - Kamenir Chapel
6150 Mount Sinai Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Service Date
August 21, 2015Service Time
3:00 pmObituary Viewed 3831 times
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Posted by:
Andrea Gallagher
Posted on:
September 2, 2015
Mel was a beacon of light for seniors in our community. He was passionate, articulate, and ever giving of his time and energy, Mel wanted to make a difference, and he did! It was an honor to learn from and work with Mel. He will truly be missed. Mel's image is featured on the Ventura County Area on Agency van so we will still "see" him as good work is done around the county by that group he was so proud to be a part of. Thank you for making a difference Mel. "It's not what we have in our life, but who we have in our life that counts."
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Kris Paden, Esq
Posted on:
September 2, 2015
As a professional providing services to the Silberbergs, I can honestly say I enjoyed every interaction I had with Mel. I'm sorry I wasn't in town and was unable to pay my respects in person. -Kris
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Aaron Rose
Posted on:
August 30, 2015
I got to know Mel through B'nai B'rith. I admired Mel's commitment of community service and consider him a role model in how an individual can make a difference in the lives of others. Everytime I would see Mel at a B'nai B'rith meeting, whether it was located in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, or Washington, DC, he always greeting me with a warm, gentle smile. May his memory be for a blessing. Aaron Rose Seattle, Wash.
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Russ & Carol Sterling
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August 25, 2015
We are all so sad to hear of our Uncle Mel’s passing. Carol and I are glad we got to see him (and Norma and all my cousins) at Justin and Nina’s wedding. I got to talk with Mel about growing up in the Bronx, about his brothers (my Dad), sports and politics (...and we agreed to disagree!). We always admired Mel for his intellect and passion for many things (like politics). We used to proudly tell our friends that we had an uncle who was really a rocket scientist! He was my Dad’s kid brother and, even though my Dad has been long gone, Mel always seemed to be the “little brother”, always young at heart. To my Aunt Norma, my cousins Sheryl and Steve and Robin and Dean, and Mel’s grandkids, Melissa, Justin and Kara, it’s a really sad time. But you all were so fortunate to have Mel in your lives for so long. He lived a long happy life and all of you made him proud and happy. There’s a saying attributed to Dr. Seuss (of all people): “Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened”. We can’t help but smile when we think of Uncle Mel. He just had that way about him.
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Joel Price
Posted on:
August 25, 2015
Thank you for sharing Mel with all the residents of Thousand Oaks. While I did not know him well what I did know of him was that he was committed to making the world a better place for all of us. His work on senior issues in Thousand Oaks will be remembered far into the future. God bless you and your family during these trying times.
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Edward O\'Donnell
Posted on:
August 25, 2015
Norman and family: We were blessed to have known Mel. He was a super Branch Chief at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and better yet a fine human being. He was a model for us with his ethical behavior and great enthusiasm for all that he undertook. We were flattered that he stayed in touch with us and would get together with us in Rockville when he would come east in the spring time. We are sorry for the family's great loss. Regards, Ed O'Donnell
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Edward O\'Donnell
Posted on:
August 25, 2015
Picture taken at Hanford, Washington in 1991. This is the way we remember Mel.
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Stewart & Sharna Blumenfeld
Posted on:
August 24, 2015
Norma and kids: We were so sorry to hear about Mel's passing; we thank Robin for letting us know. We had many good evenings in Washington and Las Vegas over the years and were always pleased that you gave us a heads up when you were coming to Vegas so that we could get together. A life, in Judaism, is considered a blessing when one gives to the world a little more than one takes from it over a lifetime. By that standard, Mel's life was a blessing. --Sharna and Stew
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Francine
Posted on:
August 24, 2015
It has been an honor to work side by side with Mel on Senior program development. He taught me to never give up, encouraged me to always believe in myself, and to always take care of our community. I am a better person because of Mel and I can't thank you enough for letting him to be part of our lives. My condolences to you and your family. I am right here if you need anything.
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Francine
Posted on:
August 24, 2015
City of Thousand Oaks Senior of the Year
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Ira Merritt
Posted on:
August 23, 2015
Dear Norma and Silberberg Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mel was a wonderful uncle, vivacious and always interested in what you were doing. I will miss him very much as will the rest of my family. If there is anything I can do, I know we are a little far away, just let me know.
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John Randall
Posted on:
August 23, 2015
Dear Norma and the rest of the Silberberg family, please accept my condolences over Mel's passing. Mel was my boss at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 1988 until his retirement in 1994. His rock-solid integrity, impeccable honesty, and political courage were exemplary and inspirational. He had many friends at the NRC who kept in touch with him after he retired to California and delighted in meeting him for lunch when came back east to visit relatives in Maryland. He always had the same enthusiasm and energy for life that we all remembered when he was at the NRC.
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Barrie Silberberg
Posted on:
August 23, 2015
Uncle Mel,..So loved, So cherished. So appreciated! I will NEVER forget what a WONDERFUL brother you were to my dad. What a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend you were to us all! Your spirit will live on within us all. We will cling to the memories! The memories of math problems being tossed out to my children verbally across many dinner tables. Your "love" of our Chanukah parties that went on and on and on all night! Your wit, your brains, your fight for justice, your fight to do what needed to be done. Your passion, your mission. You have left a piece of it within everyone who loved you! We will miss you so much!
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Patricia Gariano R.N.
Posted on:
August 23, 2015
So sorry for your loss. It was my pleasure to have been a part of his care. He was a special person. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Patricia Gariano R.N.
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Harry and Arlene Norkin
Posted on:
August 23, 2015
Dear Norma and Family, Arlene and I were saddened to hear of Mel's passing and sorry that we couldn't be at the service or go the shiva. Mel worked hard and his efforts towards helping the seniors of the Conejo Valley towards a better life will long be remembered. May the memory of Mel be a blessing to you and his family. Harry and Arllene Norkin
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BetteJo & Byron Weinstein
Posted on:
August 23, 2015
It saddens us learn of Mel's passing. We send our condolences to Norma and all of the members of Mel and Norma's family. We know this is a difficult time and we will all miss him. He was a smart, unassuming, warm gentleman, who showed great dignity under very trying times.
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Linda Parks
Posted on:
August 23, 2015
My deepest condolences on the loss of your wonderful husband and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mel was a delightful man whose knowledge and caring enriched me and many who knew him. His selfless advocacy for seniors, particularly senior housing, was an important voice that will be sorely missed.
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Marsha Miller
Posted on:
August 22, 2015
Dear Norma and Wonderful Silberberg Family, On the blessed day when Mel's mother (Anne) married our dad (Jerome "Jerry), we became family. That was, indeed, a lucky day for us. Now with Mel's passing, our family extends to your family both the sorrow in that passing and the joy in our mutual memories. Marsha (Traub) Miller
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Leon & Elaine Benveniste
Posted on:
August 22, 2015
Dear Norma, We were stunned and truly saddened to learn of your great loss. We will fondly remember Mel, especially when we recall the great times we four shared together and with others. He was a wonderful person. We are really sorry we are too far away to be with you at this time but we are thinking of you and your family. Love, Elaine and Lee Benveniste
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Judy Rosenberg
Posted on:
August 22, 2015
Norma and Family, I am so sorry to hear the passing of your husband Mel. May you get the strength you need knowing that I am thinking of you as many others are doing as well. Think of the wonderful memories you both shared. Judy Rosenberg
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Barbara Brooks
Posted on:
August 22, 2015
Mel was a wonderful person and a very caring man. He cared deeply about his family and the community. His contributions to our City will always be remembered. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
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Helene Volkman
Posted on:
August 22, 2015
Just learned of Mel's passing. It was a privilege to know him through the B'nai B'rith. He was an outstanding person and leader. My sincere condolences to the family. Helene Volkman
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Joseph Turtil
Posted on:
August 22, 2015
Norma and the Blaufeld Family, I am so sorry to read that Mel has died. He was a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather; and a good personal friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. To all of you, Zei Gesunt !!, with All My Love to You. Joe Turtil
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Harriette Spero
Posted on:
August 22, 2015
Dear Norma and Family, I am so very sorry about Mel...He was a wonderful man and loved by so many..I hope and pray that you find your strength in those wonderful memories and are sharing those memories with those who knew him...My thoughts are with you and I will be with you in spirit and will see you soon....My love to all of you, Harriette
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Ed Logue
Posted on:
August 22, 2015
I am sorry to hear about Mel. It has been a few years since I saw him but I do remember him.
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Ed and Rochelle Elowitz
Posted on:
August 21, 2015
To Norma and the Family, We are very sorry to hear the sad news; and we couldn't attend today's services for Mel. We have serious medical problems; met with the doctor yesterday and today, and then returned back home. We are thinking of you. With love, Rochelle and Ed Elowitz
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