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Frank J. Silvestrone

Frank Silvestrone Obituary

SILVESTRONE, Frank J. (Bucky) Born January 2, 1922 passed away November 4, at the Tippett Home in Needham. He was 86.Born to the late Joseph and Secondina Silvestrone; he lived in Newton Highlands since 1948. He was a U.S. Army veteran of W.W. II. A T-5 (Corporal) mechanic in the Headquarters Company of the 98th Division. Bucky was an avid Model "A" Restorer, proud owner of a 1931 Deluxe Roadster and a 1930 Coupe. An active member of The Minuteman Model "A" Ford Club of MA, The Bay State Antique Auto Club, The Model "A" Restorer's Club of MA and Model "A" Ford Club of America. He enjoyed club meetings, car shows, parades and swap meets. Loving husband to the late Barbara (Page) Silvestrone, he leaves his daughters and sons-in-law, Patti (Arthur) Bosselman of Natick, Kathy (Rick) Ferrin of San Diego and Debbie (Jack) Chambers of Medfield; sister Agnes Leeber of Needham and sister-in-law Mary (Breen) Silvestrone of Stoughton. He was the brother to the late Dominic, Nicky, Angelo, Mary Sweeney and Josephine Kinch. Bucky leaves his loving grandchildren known to them as "Papa", Brian and (Melissa) Bosselman, Bob and (Jennifer) Bosselman and Brandi Bosselman, soon to be Mrs. Andy McDavitt. He was great papa to Ella Ryan and Ty Dylan Bosselman. His loving companion and dance partner Joci DeFazio. He was Uncle Buck to many nieces and nephews. Bucky was a loving man to all his family, neighbors and friends who knew him, and is and always will be very much loved and missed by everyone. Funeral Service at the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave, NEEDHAM on Saturday, November 8th at 10 Am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited Visiting hours are from 4-7 PM Friday, November 7th. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery in Needham. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bucky's name may be made to the Tippett Home, c/o VNA Care Network & Hospice, Development Office, 5 Federal Street, Danvers, MA 01923. For directions, obit or to send a note of condolence: www.eatonfurneralhomes.com. Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 6, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Frank Silvestrone

19 Entries

Bob Giargiari

January 8, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your family at the loss of your dad Frank...

Sincerely,

Joanie Seese

November 17, 2008

Debbie, Patti and Kathy, What a good life we have had with Uncle Buck (Dad). There was nothing like going home after being away a long time and hearing Joanie-RE!!! I will so miss his smiling face to greet me and my family. Memories are parades with Uncle Buck and Auntie Barbara always in it. Getting rides in the back of his work truck (Which can no longer be done legally!!) Watching the garage being built and getting to play up stairs in it. And always some kind of company hanging in the garage. We will miss Buck Very much he was even a staple of my kids lives..Love to all

November 8, 2008

Steve Burke

November 7, 2008

I worked with Bucky many years ago at Sears an Schofields then with him at Regional Contruction. Always enjoyed talking cars with him. Great man and I still think of him often.

Bruce and Cookie, Minuteman MAFC

November 6, 2008

We will remember Bucky as a guy who was always willing to help, always had a smile on his face and a real "smoothie" on the dance floor. He sure enjoyed touring in his Model A Fords and logged thousands of miles behind the wheel! Our best to Joci and the rest of his loved ones in this difficult time.

Bucky and Joci in the roadster.

November 6, 2008

Harold and Sally Legge

November 6, 2008

We knew Bucky through the Minuteman Model A Club and enjoyed touring with him and Joci, and also at the many club events we attended. He was a truly nice man and so interesting to talk to. He will be greatly missed by all of us in the club. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Joci and Bucky's family at this time.

Janet Bourgeois

November 6, 2008

Patti, Kathy and Deb, What can I say that you haven't already heard. I so enjoyed as a child growing up and visiting your dad. I learned so much from him and was privileged to have been such a part of his life right to the very end. What a wonderful man and like a Dad to me. Always so very paitent, caring and everything you would want in a person he definetly portrayed. A real "class act"! I am so going to miss him lots! I find great comfort in knowing he was happy and ready to meet his maker. He had just told me that he had a very good life "did it all" and was ready. He told me if you can't have the quality of health you need to exist then he was ready to go. I so admired his courage and satisfaction he held for life. He told me he would say hi to my mom, and all my loved ones. We shared alot and we laughed alot. "Bucky" Thank You so much for all your love and kind words. You were my strength and I will never let go of what we shared. Until we meet again keep my mom in line......all my love, Janet

Jeanne Ciocca

November 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Your Dad was a very special man. I loved to watch him dance, he was so graceful. He was also very kind and had a smile that could light up a room. He'll be dearly missed.

I love you all like sisters..

Jeanne Ciocca

Sandra {Pagano) OBrien

November 6, 2008

Patti,Kathy,Debbie...The Pagano family is very sadend with Bucky's passing. Bucky and Barbara were a big part of our childhood. We the Pagano children will never forget some of the best times of our chilhood and our familiy gatherings together. Especially the summer vacations on the lake in Vermont. Although as adults we the kids moved on, our parents stayed life long friends. Bucky we loved you and will miss you!

Bucky doing a "mechanical consult" in 2004.

November 6, 2008

Bucky and Joci in the roadster waiting for the ferry. Canada 2005

November 6, 2008

Bucky on the tour to Canada in 2005

November 6, 2008

Dennis and Donna O'Connell

November 6, 2008

Bucky leaves a lot of wonderful and happy memories. His love of his family will always be remembered. He so much enjoyed his antique cars and traveling to car shows. We will surely miss him.

Marianne Desjardin

November 6, 2008

Debbie, Pattie,& Kathy,
Dave and I are so sorry for your loss.
Are thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
If there is any thing we can do please do not hesitate to call.

Daniel& Alice winters

November 6, 2008

We enjoyed touring with Bucky & Barbra sense way back in 1962, we had many wonderful time . He was a great man & friend , We will miss him Danny & Alice

Bill Miles

November 6, 2008

Bucky was a big help to me when I bought my Model A Ford. I will always remember him as a true gentleman.

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