Philip Silber

CLINTON, NJ Philip Silber, age 61 years, of Clinton, NJ, died on Sunday, January 22, 2017 (24 Tevet 5777). Philip, mentally handicapped since birth, was a beloved gift to his family. He taught his parents, siblings, nieces and nephews life lessons about unconditional love, tolerance and compassion. Born in Teaneck, NJ, on October 2, 1955, son of Gloria Marcus Silber of Greensboro, NC and the late Gene Silber, Philip had been a resident of the Hunterdon Developmental Center for over forty years. Philip loved to sing and listen to all types of music. Philip was known for greeting every day with a tie around his neck, an infectious smile on his face, and an outstretched hand ready for holding. He loved watching the news, riding his bike, and most of all, seeing his mommy and daddy. Philip's family would like to extend a special thanks to all those at the Hunterdon Developmental Center for the genuine love with which they took care of Philip. Surviving, in addition to his cherished mother, are three devoted sisters and their spouses, Linda and David Birnbaum of Chapel Hill, NC, Susan Silber and June Peters of Tacoma Park, MD and Debra Silber and Jeffrey Medoff of Greensboro, NC; his loving nieces and nephews, Bernie and Rachel, Holly and Jason, Lisa, Danielle, Avi, Kara and Dov, Ari and Diana, Sar and Liz, Mica, Carmi and Gena; his adored great-nieces and great-nephews, Ariel, Matan, Diana, Riley, Audrey, Bridget, Shai, Juliet and Asher; and his caring Hunterdon Developmental Center family. As is custom in the Jewish faith, no flowers, please. Instead, those wishing to do so may contribute in Philip's honor to the Hunterdon Developmental Center Foundation, For the Benefit of Cottage 13, 40 Pittstown Road, Clinton, NJ 08809.