SILVIO CRESPO

Silvio Crespo, 92, of Plam Bay, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2011. He was born on November 3, 1918 in Caibarien Cuba. Silvio came to the United States in 1941 with his beloved wife Edith.

He honorably served in the U.S. Army during WWII. A self-made man, Dr. Crespo became a well known food chemist and chocolate making connois seur. Counted among his professional positions were research chemist at the American Institute of Baking and chief chemist for the American Stores Bakery Division, and vice president, technical emeri tus of Wilbur Chocolate Co. in Lititz, Pa. Crespo achieved his highest title of president of the Pennsylvania Manufactures Confectioners Association in 1982. That year he was selected as the winner of the American Association of Candy Technologists Stroud Jordan Award, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the candy industry.

Silvio has authored three published books and despite his advanced age during his 10 years in Palm Bay, was able to share his love and knowledge of chocolate by making numerous presentations speaking at libraries and other institu tions throughout the Palm Bay - Melbourne area.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter, Jolene Imperial; son, Silvio Crespo, Jr.; brother, Romy (Rose) Gonzalez; five grandchil dren, six great-grandchildren; and two amazing families, those of Paul and Ronda Degnan, and Carlos and Raquel Garcia.

Friends may call at Fountainhead Funeral Home Friday, May 20, 2011 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm. Entombment to follow in Fountainhead Memorial Park, Palm Bay.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to your favorite charity.