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Barrett Silverstein Obituary
September 8, 1928 - March 8, 2016
Raleigh
Barrett (Barry) Silverstein, 87, passed away Tuesday March 8, 2016. He was born September 8, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Moe and Jane Throne Silverstein. Barry honorably served his country in the US Navy from 1946-1949 as a radar technician. After attending NYU, Barry started work at IBM where his career lasted over 40 years.
A service to celebrate his life was held on March 10, 2016 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home and was attended by close family and friends, and interment was at Raleigh Hebrew Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother and son, Steve.
Barry is survived by his wife Irene Gross Silverstein, by his son, Philip Silverstein (Janel) of Burbank, California, daughter-in-law Michelle Roberts of Salem, Oregon, grandchildren Todd Silverstein (Kelli) of Venice , California and Melissa Silverstein Miller (Kevin) of Corvalis, Oregon; great grand children Emily and Owen Miller and niece Sandy Grossman of Atlanta, Georgia.
Barry was an active member of the Raleigh community volunteering at the North Carolina Science Museum in the Discovery Room, teaching classes at the Encore program at NCSU, and volunteering at RDU. He was a member of Beth Meyer Synagogue.
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Student
February 22, 2017
I read his two works on the 1920's and found them enthralling. He was an excellent writer and must have cared for the subject. I found out about his passing whilst researching his works today and give my condolences.
Debra Nichols
April 6, 2016
The staff and volunteers at the NC Museum of History will be forever grateful for the many years of service that Barry gave to us. He truly loved teaching history to all ages and spent many hours helping the staff in any way possible. It's still hard to believe that we've had our last chat in my office where he would catch me up on what was happening with the family. We will miss him.
Helga Tyo
March 17, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I had the pleasure of volunteering with Barry at RDU. It was always such a pleasure to work with such a fine gentleman! He sure will be missed! My thoughts are with all of you!
March 16, 2016
Barry will be remembered as a dedicated team member of RDU. It was my pleasure to work with him. Sending gentle hugs and loving prayers for the comfort and peace of those he loved so well. Paulajeanne Cavanaugh
Warren Creech
March 16, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. He was an awesome person and he will be missed by all of his friends at the RDU Airport. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fredlyn Kelly
March 13, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Freddi and Bob
Patty Hunt
March 11, 2016
Irene I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am in Illinois with my daughter but will see you when I return. Your neighbor,Patty Hunt
rozelle bederman
March 11, 2016
I remember his beautiful voice as he chanted in Beth Meyer.
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