Silverio H. Jimenez Jr.

Silverio Huerta Jimenez Jr., 93, a longtime resident of Rutland, died Tuesday evening, March 23, 2010, at the Rutland Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.

He was born on Jan. 11, 1917, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Silverio H. and Edelmira Jimenez Sr.

Mr. Jimenez had worked in the CCC camps prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1941, serving in Italy and Africa.

He was employed by the Vermont Marble Co. for 25 years prior to his retirement.

Mr. Jimenez was a member of the St. Peter Church.

He enjoyed dancing and gardening and was well known for his giant tomatoes.

Survivors include two daughters, Deborah Burney of Proctor and Nancy Pease of Rutland; a sister, Mary Pederoza, and a brother, Raymond Jimenez, both of San Antonio, Texas; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Germaine G. Jimenez, in 1988; a son, James R. Jimenez, in 1972; a great-granddaughter in 1968; and a brother, Phillip Jimenez, in 2005.

Per his wishes, there will be no calling hours.

Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Peter Church.

Memorials may be made to Rutland County Humane Society Inc., 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT 05763.

View the guest book at www.rutlandherald.com/ obits.