Kenneth Silverbush, 85

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Kenneth Silverbush, a resident of North Providence but a New Yorker at heart, passed away on the morning of April 25.

Ken was born in Brooklyn on Dec. 14, 1934, to the late David and Gladys Silverbush. He was an ever-eccentric, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He cared deeply for his family, though there was no one closer to him than his wife, Carol. Together for 65 years and married for 63, Ken and Carol shared a very special life filled with unconditional love. He is survived by Carol, his daughter Stacey, sons-in-law Gene and Lou, and grandchildren Stephanie, Andrew, Lauren and Alexa, as well as great-grandson Jonathan. He was predeceased by his daughter, Jody, and his brother, Herb.

Ken, an accomplished ad man and storyteller, spent his early career in and out of show business and ad agencies as an award-winning copywriter through the 1960s-80s. In the late 1980s, Ken and Carol moved from New York to Rhode Island, where he began a long career writing fundraising appeals, raising millions of dollars for hunger, healthcare, and human rights organizations nationally. Ken, or Kenny to those closest to him, cared passionately about the greater good and gave generously of his time, talent and treasure. In his spare time he was an avid model airplane builder and NY Yankees fan.

Ken's big heart, cigar in pocket, and forever unruly suspenders, will be dearly missed by his family and friends. His life will be celebrated in New York at a future date. Donations to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated.