Barret Silverman

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Barret Silverman, 103, passed away early Saturday morning at Menorah Park. Born on April 16, 1923 to Phillip and Matilda Silverman in Newark, NJ he had been a resident of Gloversville for more than 85 years before moving to Syracuse to be closer to his family. He was a graduate of University of Alabama. Barret was the President and founder of Wilson Tanning, Inc. of Gloversville. He was a veteran of WWII having served as a 2nd Lieutenant , B-17 pilot in the US Army Air Corps. He will be remembered for his love of traveling with Ruth, and his joy in dining.
He and his wife Ruth, of blessed memory, raised their three sons in Gloversville and had a good life. They were active in their community, their Synagogue, Knesseth Israel, and the Jewish Community Center of Gloversville.
Barret was pre-deceased by his wife Ruth in 2009, and their son David in 2011. He is survived by his sons Russel (Nancy), and Hal; his grandsons Zachary, Elias,Joshua, and Daniel; and 7 great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 11AM on Tuesday the 17th in Knesseth Israel Cemetery in Gloversville.
Contributions to perpetuate Barret’s memory may be made to The Lexington Center (Formerly ARC), 127 East State Street