Joseph Parks Silvay

Joseph Parks Silvay obituary, Verona, PA

Joseph Parks Silvay

Joseph Silvay Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home - Duquesne on Mar. 4, 2026.
Joseph Parks Silvay, age 81, of Verona and formerly of Hartford Connecticut

passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 in Washington PA.

Father of Steven M. Silvay and Michelle Lynn (Chris) Lee. Grandfather of three grandchildren.

A US Marine Veteran and a retired fire fighter for the city of Hartford, Connecticut.

Burial will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military rites

which will be announced.

May his memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved him.

Arrangements for the Silvay and Lee families are under the direction

of the New Location-Elmer L Herman Funeral Home, 412-521-2768.

www.elmerhermanfuneralhome.com

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