Deceased July 4, 2021
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In Memory
I am very sad to report the passing of Bill Silverman, a fellow Beta. Bill passed away from cancer on July 4, 2021, the date of his 36th wedding anniversary with his late wife and love of his life, Cynthia.
Bill left Amherst at the end of our junior year. The following year, he enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania’s dental school and received his D.D.S. degree in 1960. He then served a two-year term as a dentist in the U.S. Army, stationed for a time in South Korea. Following his discharge, he returned home to Elizabeth, N.J., and established a very successful dental practice, which lasted more than 50 years. Bill volunteered his services to the Elizabeth public schools, where he examined children and developed treatment plans for them.
Bill and Cynthia were married on July 4, 1985. They enjoyed a great life together, which included frequent travel and many funny moments playing golf. Bill is survived by his son Paul, grandchildren Zachary and Maia, siblings Jane Broadman and Robert Silverman D.D.S. and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He is missed by many.
As I write about the memory of Willy, I have in front of me a photograph of Betas and their spouses taken at our 40th Amherst reunion. And there he is, front and center, with his customary big grin. It brings back many fond memories.
Bill Donohue ’57