Robert Silverman
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Robert Silverman, 89, passed away at home from natural causes. Bob was born in Syracuse on September 30, 1934 to Philip and Helen Silverman.
He was a graduate of Great Neck HS, attended Central Tech, earned his undergraduate degree from Queens College, and his JD from NYU Law School. He was a practicing attorney with the Department of Social Services for Onondaga County for more than 30 years.
Bob was a member of Congregation Beth Sholom Chevra Shas, and the Onondaga County Bar Association. After retiring, he volunteered at University Hospital. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.
His family who he adored includes his wife Harriet of 61 years, their son David (Jessica); their daughter Stephanie; their grandchildren Raia, and Samuel; his brother Stuart (Irene), and his sister Suzanne Cole. Their son Paul passed away this past July..
Funeral services will be at 2PM on Thursday the 19th with a visitation from 1 to 2 immediately prior to the service at Sisskind Funeral Chapel, 3175 E Genesee Street. Burial will be in the Beth Sholom section of Oakwood Cemetery.
The service will be live streamed on the Sisskind Funeral Service FaceBook page beginning at 1:55PM on Thursday the 19th.
A meal of condolence at Congregation Beth Sholom Chevra Shas will follow the cemetery service. Shiva will be observed Friday the 20th, and Sunday the 22nd from 2-4PM at Bob and Harriet’s home.
Contributions may be made to Congregation Beth Sholom Chevra Shas, or the Southern Poverty Law Center- SPLCenter.org. www.sisskindfuneralservice.com
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Dear Harriet, So sorry to learn of Bob's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Ron and Linda.
Written by Ronald and Linda Wallace
2024-09-20 6:50:27 PM
Dear Harriet, We want to express our condolences to you and your family on Bob's passing. May his memory be a blessing for you all. Sincerely, Lynn and Larry
Written by Lynn & Larry Wallace
2024-09-23 12:31:07 AM
To Bob's family on behalf of all the social services attorneys who work or have worked on behalf of the vulnerable in Onondaga County, we appreciate Bob's years of service to this community, and you have our heartfelt wishes that your memories of him bring some comfort in this sad time.
Written by Paula Engel
2024-09-23 4:32:58 PM
Post a Message of Sympathy
Dear Harriet, So sorry to learn of Bob's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Ron and Linda.
Written by Ronald and Linda Wallace
2024-09-20 6:50:27 PM
Dear Harriet, We want to express our condolences to you and your family on Bob's passing. May his memory be a blessing for you all. Sincerely, Lynn and Larry
Written by Lynn & Larry Wallace
2024-09-23 12:31:07 AM
To Bob's family on behalf of all the social services attorneys who work or have worked on behalf of the vulnerable in Onondaga County, we appreciate Bob's years of service to this community, and you have our heartfelt wishes that your memories of him bring some comfort in this sad time.
Written by Paula Engel
2024-09-23 4:32:58 PM