Obituary: David Silver, of East Hampton, Dies at 75

Info via Frank E. Campbell The Funeral Chapel

Died: Tuesday, March 3

Services: Friday, March 6 at 11:30 a.m. at Frank E. Campbell (The Funeral Chapel) on Madison Avenue at 81st Street New York

Burial: Shaarey Pardes Cemetery in East Hampton

Obituary: David Silver passed away on March 3, 2015 surrounded by his loving family and many friends. He was born on March 26, 1939 in Worcester, MA and attended Babson College. Silver then went on to become the founder and CEO of Regency Home Fashions. He was the driving force in the success of this privately held company from its creation in 1968 until his retirement in 1997. He also partnered with Jerry Dellafemina in the Red Horse Market in the early 90’s. He spent five years of tireless effort raising four million dollars to build the East Hampton RECenter. He believed deeply in giving to the East Hampton community that brought him and his family so many years of joy. Silver and his wife Patricia, supported the college education of 11 East Hampton students through the PDS scholarship fund. They also donated several playgrounds in honor of their parents. Additionally, they were generous benefactors of the Ross School since its inception as well as the Chapin School in New York City. After his retirement, he volunteered for many years with Learning Leaders of New York City mentoring and educating New York City public school children. Silver is survived by his loving wife of thirty years Patricia Walton Silver, his four children Michael, (Rebecca), Gabrielle, AiNhi, and Geige, as well as 10 grandchildren Johnny, Davis and Clint Silver, Maxwell, Wesley, Emma, MacKenzie and Raymond Morrison, Sen and Maia Horton. He was adored and beloved by his children and grandchildren all who surrounded him with love and laughter throughout his life and in his final days. Donations can be made to the “Y East Hampton RECenter, David Silver Fund.”

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