H. Beverly Cooper Silvers

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Beverly Cooper Silvers, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed on Thursday June 27 away at the age of 94. She was born on June 2, 1930 in Syracuse to Gertrude and Simon Albert. Beverly was known for her love of family, Her great sense of humor and always loved a great laugh!. She also enjoyed playing golf and bridge and had a passion for baking.
Beverly began her career at A.H. Pond, a wholesale diamond company. She later owned and operated her own business in Rochester, NY. After selling her business, she joined the University of Rochester's Human Resources department, where she worked until her retirement.
Beverly was preceded by her parents and her siblings, Shirley Luxenberg and Dr. Sidney Albert. She was married to the love of her life, Marshall Cooper, from 1951 to 1974, with whom she had three daughters: Terry (Howard) Stern, Debbie Cooper Passer (Gary of blessed memory), and Lisa (Joseph) Fiorie; grandchildren: Michael (Melissa) Stern, Jeffrey (Tiffany) Stern, Justin (Bridget) Stern, Greg (Jocie) Stern, Marni (Steven) Vassallo, Jaclyn (Christopher) Mellone, and Joey Fiorie.; and her great-grandchildren Landon Stern, Lena Stern, Wesley Stern, Teddy Stern, Sidney Stern, Harrison Stern, Charlotte Stern, Cooper Vassallo, Eleanor Mellone, and Marshall Mellone.
In 1980, Beverly married Herbert Silvers, a kind and wonderful man. They lived in Rochester, NY, until his passing in 1985. Beverly then spent 17 joyful years with Jim Rakov, enjoying their retirement in Lake Worth, Florida, until his passing in 2001. She later shared seven cherished years with her loving friend Harvey Tucker until his passing in 2006.
Donations in Beverly's memory may be made to Menorah Park of CNY, 4101 E Genesee Street,
Syracuse, NY 13214, or Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208. Beverly’s family would like to publicly acknowledge the loving care given to her during her stay at Menorah Park under the guidance of Chief Operating Officer Russ Damico.
Beverly will be dearly missed by her family and friends, who will always remember her love for life and the joy she brought to those around her.
Services will be at 1PM on Sunday June 30 at Sisskind Funeral Chapel. Friends may visit with the family immediately prior to the service at the Funeral Chapel from noon to 1PM on Sunday, 3175 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13224. The service will be live streamed on the Sisskind Funeral Service FaceBook Page beginning at 1PM on Sunday. Shiva will be observed at Debbie Passer's home on Sunday from 6-8, and Monday from 4-8