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2020
Gilbert Silvia Obituary
He served in the United States Air Force for 24 years, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. His assignments included numerous bases in the United States, as well as overseas, with tours in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia.
Upon retirement for the USAF, he worked for the Newport News Sheriff's Department for 18 years, retiring with the rank of Captain. He then served with the United States Marshall Service for a short time before officially hanging up his work uniform.
He was an active member in the Knights of Columbus councils John F. Kennedy Assembly 1164 and Mary Star of the Sea 511 in Hampton. He was an active parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hampton and was a regular for the Saturday evening mass.
He loved any and all types of western history and movies. He and wife Margaret loved to take their RV to music festivals, where they made many friends and shared wonderful memories.
He is survived by his wife; sons, Steve (wife Michella) Washington DC, Gary (wife Jackie) Williamsburg, VA; and daughter, Susan of Gloucester. He was blessed with five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
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Allen & Rowena Worrell
September 7, 2024
Margaret, I often think of our festival get togethers. We miss seeing Gil and you. Take care. Rowena & Allen Worrell
Allen & Rowena Worrell
September 7, 2023
We still remember on this third anniversary of his passing. We camped with Gil & Margaret many times at music festivals. Enjoyed hearing about Gils travels to other countries. Enjoyed visiting with both of them.
Stephen Silvia
September 7, 2021
Dad,
Through this year you have been that whisper in my ear when I think of you, the smile when I say hello every morning and the hope you are safe and at rest
Michela Silvia
September 7, 2021
Thinking of you Gil. You are missed.
RIP.
Stephen Silvia
September 20, 2020
A husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. A man deeply devoted to his God and his Country. A man who; once becoming your friend; remained one for a lifetime. A man I will always call Pop.
Always in my thoughts
Your son, Stephen
Mario Ruffino
September 17, 2020
Gil was a dear friend and a great and interesting person, I surely will miss him,good Hunting my friend.Mario Ruffino
Michela Silvia
September 16, 2020
Dear Gil,
I will miss you always making me laugh and telling me to hang in there when you and Margaret visited us and on the phone when we talked. RIP and watch over us.
David Hardin
September 14, 2020
To the friends and family of Gilbert Sylvia. I worked with Gilbert Sylvia at the Newport News Sheriff's Office in the early 1990's. Of course, I only knew him a Captain Sylvia. He was a kind and caring individual back then and I'm sure that never changed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Allen & Rowena Worrell
September 13, 2020
Gill was a dear friend. Loved to hear his memories of overseas tours. We will definitely miss camping with Gill & Margaret. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sylvia Snow
September 13, 2020
Hi Margaret,
I am the one who had to give Gilbert a slug to the arm every Saturday night at Mass. I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed kidding with him and I did miss you two when I left St. Joe’s.
I will remember you in my prayers as you journey through your grief. Take care,
Sylvia Snow
Ross Kearney
September 13, 2020
Margaret and family, Trudy and I extend our deepest sympathy on learning of the death of my fellow K of C Brother "the Sheriff". I enjoyed his dry humor and passionate love of country shared in discussions at Knight's meeting conversations. Margaret, we missed so much seeing you and Gilbert during 5:00 pm Mass at St. Joseph since we have moved to Kill Devil Hills, NC. God Bless you and the family.
Samuel Skinner
September 12, 2020
So sorry to hear of Gil's passing as he was our over the fence neighbor for over forty five years. He and I would always talk out by the fence and I really enjoyed the talks and will miss them greatly. Gil was as good a neighbor as you could ask for and will be missed.
Sam and Jane Skinner
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