Friday, November 30, 2012. I miss the man who showed me how loving someone could be easy. I miss the man who chose me to be his wife forever. I miss the man who loved his family and chose us before everything else. I miss the man who showed integrity by accepting everyone because of their differences. I miss the man who was passionate about youth sports his whole life. I miss the man who helped all kids celebrate their strengths and work through adversity. When I said I was awesome.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011. It give me a fabulous, albeit fleeting, false sense of accomplishment, control and well being. Wednesday, May 13, 2009.

This is a space to learn more about Matt and his family, and to share your stories and condolences. I see you in the sky above, the tall grass, and the ones I love. Wednesday, August 26, 2009. One from Matt, for Bill and Erica-. Down all the years, down all the days. Smiled at your funny little ways. We watched our friends grow up together.

I thought of you all on Friday and the days before. I am so pleased that we were able to connect up after decades of not being in touch and I treasure the memory of the day Max and I tromped over the hills at Naivelt. Did he ever tell you about the time he went on strike to save my job? Gather the stars, if you wish it so. Gather the songs and keep them.

Mel Silberman,67, Professor Emeritus at Temple University, a pioneer in the field of educational psychology and training and a founder of vibrant Jewish communities in Philadelphia, Princeton, and Ocean Grove, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 20, 2010. He passed after a thirteen year battle with lung cancer. Funeral services were at The Jewish Center,435 Nas.