Norman D. Silver

Silver- Norman David, age 88, of Needham and Yarmouthport, on November 17, 2016. Norman was the loving husband of Jeanne (Karagosian) Silver, brother of Elaine (Paul) Chervinsky and the late Bernice Damelin;  father of Mitchell (Carol) Silver and Lori (Howard) Rosenblum, and the late Ellen Silver and the late Joy Silver; his beloved grandchildren Rachel, Zachary and Benjamin Silver, and Daniel (Laura), Andrew and Jeremy Rosenblum, and great grandson Charles Rosenblum. Norman will be greatly missed by his devoted dog, Shoonie. In addition to his immediate family, Norman leaves a very extended family. Norman was a graduate of Tufts University, and received his Master of Science from Boston University. Norman owned and operated Publix Market in Fields Corner, Dorchester and Jamaica Plain for many years. He served as President of the Boston Retail Grocers Association. After his first retirement, Norman went on to have a very successful career as a stock broker, retiring as First Vice President of Investments at Smith Barney. Norman was a member of Temple Aliyah of Needham and the Moses Michael Hays Lodge AF & AM. Norman and Jeanne were married for over 32 years and enjoyed travel to many interesting and exotic places. They returned to one of their favorite spots, Aruba, each year for 30 years. Services at Temple Aliyah, 1664 Central Street, Needham, on Monday, November 21, 2016, at 10 am. Following interment at Newton Cemetery, Newton, memorial observance will be at his residence through 9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Armenian Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, 431 Pond Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 or to Temple Aliyah,1664 Central Ave., Needham, MA  02492.