Dr. Leslie Michael Silverstein

Dr. Leslie Michael Silverstein Age 89, of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home, on May 26, 2026.

Les was born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 10, 1936, to Dr. Irving Spencer Silverstein and Essie (Geensburg) Silverstein. He attended Poly Prep Country Day School, Brown University, Class of 1958, and Tufts Medical School, Class of 1963. While at Brown, he was captain of the soccer and lacrosse teams.

He was a highly regarded otolaryngologist, who practiced medicine for almost 40 years. A talented head and neck surgeon, he maintained a practice with several offices. He was affiliated with the Norwood, Brockton, Cardinal Cushing and Goddard Memorial Hospitals.

Les lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed traveling the world and had a wide range of interests. He was active in running, swimming, and bicycling. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed canoeing, squash, and tennis. He coached all four of his son’s soccer teams for several years, and played organized soccer and basketball until he was 65 years old. A lifelong learner, Les played the banjo, was a terrific cook and a voracious reader. Also, he was an amateur cartoonist, a skilled dancer, and an avid Boston sports fan.

Les was a devoted father and grandfather, who will be remembered for his patience, wisdom and gentle kindness.

Les was a congregant of Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley and was a decades-long member of the Wightman Tennis Center.

He is survived by his son, David of New Jersey; his wife, Amy; and their three children, Caleb, Asher and Lily; his son, Jonathan of New York City; his wife, Natalie; and their three, children Emilia, Arch and Alaina; his son, M. Douglas of Los Angeles, CA; and his son, Matthew of North Attleboro, MA, his wife, Ritu; and their three children, Arjun, Shanti and Sloan. He is also survived by his longtime partner of over 40 years, JoAnn (Jill) Lyndon; Jill’s daughter, Beth; and Jill’s grandchildren, Hannah, Jack and Susie. Les was predeceased by his brother, Steve; and Jill’s daughter, Amy Lyndon.

The family is planning a Celebration of Life on July 26, 2026, in Wellesley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Silverstein Foundation for Parkinson’s with GBA, Ansonia Station, P.O. Box 237137, New York, NY 10023.