BORN

1925

DIED

2012

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Sugarman Sinai Memorial Chapel

458 Hope Street

Providence, Rhode Island

Lorraine Silberthau Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 22, 2012.


SILBERTHAU, LORRAINE HARRIET (COHEN), of Providence, died December 25, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Philip and Kate (Berman) Cohen and the wife of the late Henry David Silberthau.  Born in Chicago, Illinois on October 4, 1925, Lorraine Harriet Cohen Silberthau moved to Rhode Island in 1939 with her parents and her late siblings, Raymond, Eugene, Harvey and Thelma.  Lorraine graduated from Lincoln School in Providence and from Wellesley College.  She married in 1947.  A trailblazer for women in politics and public service, Lorraine played an active role in Democratic campaigns and held major positions in Rhode Island state government, serving as Director of Communications for former Governor J. Joseph Garrahy, Staff Director of the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission, Special Assistant for Research and Analysis for former Governor Frank Licht, and researcher at the Legislative Council.  She is survived by her two daughters Paula Silberthau and her husband Jeffrey Teitz and Kathy Silberthau Strom and her husband David, and her four grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held in the chapel at Temple Beth El, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 27th.  The family will sit Shiva at her late residence from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, December 28th and from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 29th.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Avodah or the Southern Poverty Law Center. 

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December 29, 2012

Anthony Arico

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 28, 2012

Allan Petteruto

To Paula, Jeff & family...I only had the occasion to work w/Lorraine for a few months but it took only a few hours to realize how intelligent, special and honest that she was..It was my pleasure to share that experience..my deepest sympathy

December 27, 2012

Terry George

Your mother will be missed by so many people. I know I will treasure the times we spent together and the fond memories I have of her. Love you Lorraine. Tg

December 27, 2012

Deborah Giraud

Thinking of you Kathy. She was a wonderful woman!

December 27, 2012

To one of the most amazing strong woman I have ever met. I am so lucky to have spent time and got to know her so well. I will miss you my Lorraine! I love you....Lisa

December 26, 2012

John Garrahy

Paula and Kathy,

We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was an extraordinary human being. A woman of great strength and wisdom, she used her talent with words to make the world a better place.

Never afraid to let her views be known, your Mom provided invaluable advice to Governors Licht and Garrahy and Public Utilites Commission Chairman Burke. It was no accident that she became a close personal friend of each.

Your Mom provded exceptional service to my Dad and the entire Garrahy Administration. If my Dad were alive, I am certain he would tell you how grateful he was for her wise counsel and treasured friendship.

My mother and the entire Garrahy family join me in expressing our condolences.

December 26, 2012

Michelle Weaver

Lorraine touched my heart in the short time I knew her. She will be missed greatly.

December 26, 2012

Rhonda Price

Dear Paula

You have the sympathy of Rebecca Price's family.

December 26, 2012

Sandra Provost

Lorraine was an amazing women. I am so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed many days and evenings together and I will miss her terribly. I feel so blessed to have had her in my life.

December 26, 2012

Nancy Sisto

my thoughts and prayers are with you during this differcult time. lorraine was a client who quickly became a friend then family to me. I will always have a special place in my heart for her. THANKS FRIEND.

December 26, 2012

jack cicilline

my sincere sympathy on the passing of a great lady and a good friend. she was a true inspiration.

December 26, 2012

Dear Paula and Jeff,

I learned of your mother's passing from Andy. My deep sympathies to you and regrets that I cannot be there for the service tomorrow.

Love
Richard

December 26, 2012

Lisa Mongeau

I am truly sorry for your loss. Lorraine was one of the most amazing,strong woman I know. I will miss her so so much.

December 26, 2012

jeanne helma

Kathy, sorry for your lost.

December 26, 2012

Jim Hyman

Dear Paula and Jeff, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

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