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1946
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Gene Silvagni Obituary
Mr. Silvagni enlisted with the United States Marine Corps on September 16, 1965, served a year in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant on September 15, 1969. He then transferred to the Marine Corps Reserve to serve until August 16, 1971.
He married the former Carolyn Ann Harris on May 11, 1968 at Pilgrim Memorial Church in Pittsfield.
Mr. Silvagni joined S&A Supply in 1984 as a Warehouse Clerk and retired in 2009 after 25 years of service.
Gene was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America James E. Callahan Chapter 65 and Dalton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9566. He was a former member and Chief of the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department. Gene was an active member of the Polish Falcons Club and The Pittsfield Adams Elk Lodge #272. He was actively involved on the GEAA golf committee and ran the Thursday night golf league at the GEAA.
He enjoyed golfing and fishing, most of all, he loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Carolyn Ann Harris of Pittsfield, three sons, Richard E. (wife, Amelia) Silvagni currently residing in Singapore, Michael J. Silvagni of Pittsfield, and Christopher A. (wife, Cindy) Silvagni of Richmond; five grandchildren, Dylan, Emilee, and Ethan; and Alex and Peyton; two sisters-in-law, Carol Girard of Medford, Long Island, and Maxine Silvano of Pittsfield.
Gene was pre-deceased by three brothers, Paul Silvagni, Jr., Richard Silvano, and Leroy Girard.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours for Gene Joseph Silvagni will be held Saturday, December 28, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the DERY FUNERAL HOME of 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield MA. The Elks Lodge of Sorrow ceremony and military honors will follow at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Fire Department, Vietnam Veterans of America James E. Callahan Chapter 65, Fisher House Foundation, Inc., or to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in care of the DERY FUNERAL HOME.
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Linda Colvin Connors
December 30, 2024
Condolences to Gene´s family. Was in the Imperial Drum Corps. with Gene. Heavens gained another angel.
James and Nora Gop
December 26, 2024
Dear Carol and Family, we are very sorry to hear of Gene's passing. We have great memories to cherish. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Esposito family
December 26, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jan O'Leary
December 26, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Gene for a short time but remember Gene always had a smile to share .
Paul Ricciarini
December 24, 2024
Dear Carol and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Gene's passing as we went way back to the baseball fields from Little League on up, the golf courses, becoming a lifelong friend who had a great sense of humor, a huge heart and amazing patience raising his loving family with Carol. I will miss his spirit & Chesire-Cat grin during our lifetime of interaction as he was that Teammate-athlete that you knew would have fun, give his best competing and for sure get you out of the FoxHole if ever needed...
You all have so much to be proud of as Gene was such a wonderful and strong man....I know how much he loved all of you...
My heart and Prayers go out to all of you, to find strength during the sad and painful days ahead with your loss of "Geno", as it was a priviledge to have his friendship
RIP pal....
Puggy Ricciarini
Tampa
Jim Boland
December 24, 2024
Dear Silvagni Family, I am so very sorry to hear of Gene's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doug Chapman
December 24, 2024
Had a lot of laughs working with Gene at S&A, and playing golf in the Smokey Stover.
Gene was one of the many unsung heroes that stepped up to make the Richmond Fire Department a great organization.
RIP FRIEND
The Polish Falcons Nest 580
December 24, 2024
The Silvagni Family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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