Silverman, Peter
Hope Valley, Rhode Island
Silverman, Peter A., 65, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in West Greenwich. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late A. Harvey & Jane (Gumbiner) Silverman. He had lived in Hope Valley for 10 years. Peter was educated in Environmental Sciences and received a bachelor’s from the University of Rhode Island; with this education, he was able to open and maintain a greenhouse in Providence for a few years before changing careers and joining the Postal Carrier union with the United States Postal Service, after 30 years, he retired in March 2024. While he was working with USPS, this did not stop Peter from continuing to follow his passion for horticulture, using his well-earned education by perfecting the process of seeds to shelf gardening and providing his community with access to his green thumb. He was an avid outdoorsman, at any point in the year, you would find him enjoying the serenity of a hike or camping in a remote location far from the noise of the real world. Though he enjoyed his own company, he later decided to become a well respected and active member of the Touro Fraternal Association in Cranston, where he was the vice president of Friendship Lodge.
Dear brother of Julie Steiner of Sarasota, FL, Amy Edelkind (Shane) of Bradenton, FL and Laurie Moretti of Sarasota, FL. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Those who were lucky enough to know Peter well, called him a dear friend.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02888
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Julie, Amy, Laurie and family, i am so sorry for your loss. May Peter’s memory be a blessing.
Peter. I got to know you from Touro Fraternal Association and you were a very nice person. We had a nice chat at the Hanukkah celebration on Sunday December 15, 2024. May you rest in peace.
Kevin and Barbara Dwares
I always enjoyed our conversations we had, Peter. We civilly disagreed on politics, dogs and climate change, but we found more to agree on…especially love of family. Thank you for being loving to Amy and my sons, and for being a good friend to me. I’ll miss picking up the phone and hearing that distinctive accent say: “Hello Shane, this is Peter.” I hope that wherever you are, there’s a lot of wilderness to explore and no dogs or Republicans!
I am fortunate Peter befriended me. Many Toruro Fraternal monthly meetings Peter and a group of friends including fellow postal workers and his cousin enjoyed a meeting and meal. Years ago we met, Peter and I sat next to each other at the front of Toruro meetings in jacket and tie (he alway wore a suite) while the President and Vice President conducted the meeting. We became fast friends, including a tour of his home and especially his garden, which he creatively installed a perimeter fence of chicken wire extending two feet under ground to prevent pest from munching on his vegetables. A good friend who will be missed. Sincerely, David Altman
To my cousins, and family, so very sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Peter. His joyful passion will be remembered of his gardens. Always a hug and cheery hello. May he remembered as a blessing.
To Peter’s family both near and far, I am so very sorry for your loss. We were both friends and co-workers at the U.S. Postal Service where he was liked by so many people. Peter was an awesome Postman. He was pleasant, reliable, dependable and took the unofficial creed to heart especially with “the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” We also enjoyed each others company outside of work as Touro Fraternal Assosciation Brothers.
I knew how much Peter was looking forward to retirement and when he reached it, I was so happy for him. I hope that fond memories of Peter help soothe the grief of his untimely passing. Rest in peace, my friend.