ARTHUR SILVER

SILVER--Arthur, on January 17. Beloved husband of 59 years of Renee passed away following surgical complications. He is deeply mourned by his children Marc and his wife Mimi, and by his three adoring grandchildren, Samantha, Bryan and Jonathan. Raised near Yankee Stadium, he attended the High School of Music and Art. After serving as an officer in the U.S. Army in the Pacific during WWII, he completed an architectural degree at Carnegie Institute of Technology. He began his career working with Frank Lloyd Wright trained architects before establishing his own practice in New York City. A church, numerous temples, schools, community centers, and industrial buildings were among the many structures he designed. He later taught graphic design at the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University, eventually serving as Chairman of the Fine Arts Department before retiring in l989. His love of the arts, generosity of spirit, patience with young people and uncompromising standards made him an inspiration to all who knew him. He enriched our lives forever. A memorial service to celebrate his loving and creative life will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock in Manhasset, NY on February 14th at 1pm.