Americo Patrick Silveri

Americo Patrick Silveri, 95, of Gainesville, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Born in Manhattan, on March 17th, 1929, he was the son of the late Ceasare and Julia Cianca Silveri. He was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School in Manhattan and Fordham University, New York. Upon graduating from Fordham in 1950 with a degree in Chemistry he was drafted into the Army and served in the military during the Korean War. During his time in Korea, he was assigned to scout patrols running secret audio wires behind enemy lines for reconnaissance. He was soon promoted to supply sergeant when the commander realized his resourcefulness, honesty and attention to detail. Qualities he exemplified his entire life. Upon returning from Korea in 1953 Rick worked for Celanese Chemical Company in Manhattan. He married his wife, Joan Gallo in 1961. Together Rick and Joan raised their children Catherine and Christopher on Long Island in Dix Hills, New York. Despite the tragic loss of his beloved daughter in 1979, Rick found strength through his faith and with Joan by his side. Rick retired when he was 62 and eventually relocated to Gainesville with Joan to live closer to their son and his family. Rick epitomized honesty, humility and gentle humor always with a twinkle in his eye. It was clear to all who knew him he was dedicated to his wife and family. He took much pride in their education and accomplishments. His favorite past times were wood working and working in his yard. He loved tending to his fig trees which kept him rooted in his Italian heritage and often gifted saplings he cultivated to friends to carry on the blessings of Italy. He was a loving father, grandfather and uncle, and he will be truly missed. He was preceded in death by his daughter Catherine, his brother, Arthur Silveri and his wife Elda, his sister, Viola Landi and her husband Liberatore (Doe), his sister Louise Fortini and her husband Peter, and his brother-in-law Thomas Gallo and his wife Dolores. He is survived by his wife Joan, his son Christopher and his wife Joy, his grandchildren, Christopher and Olivia, his brother Robert Silveri and his wife Carol, and his brother-in-law, Rudolph Gallo and his wife Gisele, along with many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening January 16th from 6 to 8 pm at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas Virginia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am Friday January 17th at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church Friday. Interment will take place Saturday January 18th at Saint Charles Resurrection Cemetery, 2015 Wellwood Ave, Farmingdale New York. The family is very grateful for his peaceful passing and hope that your thoughts remain prayerful and uplifting as we celebrate his life.

Americo Patrick Silveri

March 17, 1929 - January 8, 2025