Ronald Charles Silver

Ronald Silver, 69, of West Nyack, NY, passed away on May 7, 2014. Born July 25, 1944, to Jeanette (Friedman) and Irving Silver of Queens, where he lived for nearly three decades. In 1969, Ron wed Flora and a 45 year happy marriage ensued. He is survived by his wife, Flora; two sons-Jason (Rachel) of Woodbury, Long Island, and Adam (Kelly) of Nyack; four grandchildren-Ava, Izabella, Elon and Ian; and a sister, Barrie Handleman of Niskayuna, NY.

After graduating Pace University in 1967, Ron began a successful career in Market Research. Opportunity took the family to Rochester, NY, where both career and family flourished for most of the 1970’s. In 1979 they settled in Rockland County. The family has been active members of the Nanuet Hebrew Center for the past 33 years, with Ron having served on the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Financial Secretary.

In 1986, Ron formed his own market research company, Target Research Group, Inc., which continues its successful operation in Nanuet, NY. He was joined by partner, Joe Jesuele, in 1991 and the company continued to grow and flourish through the 1990’s (being named as one of the top 50 Research Firms in the country). He retired in 2001 to pursue more family time, more time with friends both near and far, European travel with Flora and exotic Italian cars with his sons. He was an active volunteer at the Adult Learning Center of Rockland serving as a coach and instructor in several different classes and being a member of the Board of Directors.

Funeral Services will be held at the Nanuet Hebrew Center, 411 South Little Tor Road, New City, NY 10956, on Thursday, May 8, 2014, at 11:00 AM. Shiva will be observed at the Silver residence. Please contact the Nanuet Hebrew Center, 845.708.9181, or Hellman Memorial Chapels, 845.356.8600, for details. Memorial contributions may be made to Nanuet Hebrew Center or United Hospice of Rockland.