Attilio SILVESTRI

SILVESTRI, Attilio - Passed away at Rapelje Lodge on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Iudiciani) for 66 years. Loving father of Joanne Di Mattia (Sam) and Antonietta Connelly (Mike). Cherished grandfather of Robert Di Mattia (Jodi) and Michael Connelly. He was predeceased by his parents Antonio and Maria Silvestri and brothers Loretto, Erminio and Giovanni Silvestri. The family will receive their friends at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where a Vigil will be held at 2 o'clock. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at The Parish Community of St. Kevin on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Rite of Committal will follow at Pleasantview Mausoleum. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Rapelje Lodge or Alzheimers Society. on line memories and condolences at www.jjpatterson.ca As a memorial tribute, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows – memories live. 11294770