Vincent Silverio

Vincent John Silverio 1923-2012 DALTON Vincent John Silverio, 88, of 114 Sunnyside Drive, Dalton, died Tuesday, April 3, surrounded by his loving family, at his home. Born on August 3, 1923, Philadelphia, son of John Silverio and Rose Mancus Silverio, he was a 1941 graduate of Southeast Catholic High School, Philadelphia, as valedictorian of his class. He graduated from Villanova University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. Mr.Silverio was employed as an electrical engineer with GE in Philadelphia from 1944 to 1972. From 1972 until his retirement in 1984, he was with Pittsfield GE as manager of Business Information Systems. During his tenure with GE, he acquired two patents. Vince was a communicant of Saint Agnes Church in Dalton. He enjoyed woodworking, reading, hunting, fishing, playing cards, doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and was an avid golfer and stamp collector. Mr. Silverio's children will always remember his patience, wisdom, guidance, generous heart, quiet way, and gentle spirit. He taught by example and loved his children unconditionally. He leaves his beloved wife, the former Eleanor Naddeo, whom he married July 29, 1950. Besides his wife, he is survived by a brother, Richard; and his seven children, Karen Silverio Mullane and her husband Tim, Christine Silverio Lalor and her husband Bob, Vince Silverio and his wife Kathryn, Jim Silverio and his wife Tatiana, Mark Silverio and his wife Wendy, Eleanor Silverio Stone and her husband Tom, and Debra Silverio Poulton and her husband Ron. He is also survived by his twenty grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He is predeceased by a brother, John. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Vincent John Silverio will be held Thursday April 5, with a Liturgy of a Christian Burial at 10 .m. at St.Agnes Church celebrated by Rev. Christopher A. Malatesta pastor. Burial will follow in Ashuelot Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Dery-Foley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires or St. Agnes School, Dalton, both in care of the Funeral Home.