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Frank D. Silvestro

Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, December 5th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE, for Frank D. Silvestro, who passed on Friday, November 30th at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, following a yearlong battle with metastatic cancer. His funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday, December 6th at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 670 Washington Ave., REVERE at 10:00 a.m. Interment is private.

Born in Boston’s West End, he attended Boston schools & was an alumnus of Brighton High School, Class of 1951. Most of his working career was as a Truck Driver for the Local 25. For 15 years, and until retirement, Frank worked as a Truck Driver for South Postal Annex in Boston, a job he enjoyed and where he made many life-long friends. However, he was most proud of his service in the U.S. Army, during Korea, from April 16, 1953 thru April 18. 1955. He was a long-time proud member of the Teamsters Union Local 25. The family moved to Revere over 44 years ago from East Boston, where they had lived for over 20 years. For 44 years, Frank was a devotee of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, serving as a faithful usher and Sunday collector. He also served as a volunteer where needed in many of the church functions. His joy at St. Mary’s was most evident in the greetings he would accord parishioners.

He is the beloved husband of 60 years to Jeanette T. (Scimone) Silvestro. He is the devoted father of Denise Stasio & her husband David T. of Revere, Mark Silvestro & his wife Linda of Rowley & Claudia DiMare & her husband Joseph of South Weymouth. He is the cherished grandfather of Joshua Stasio & Revere Patrolman Mark V. Silvestro, both of Revere, Adam Stasio & his wife Guinevere of Atkinson, New Hampshire, Christopher F. Silvestro of Rowley, Isabella & Sophia DiMare, both of South Weymouth. He is the dear brother to Joseph Silvestro & his wife Dorothy of Monument Beach, Domenic Silvestro Jr. & his wife Cheryll of Quincy, Concetta “Connie” Saraceno & her husband Gaetano of Winthrop & the late Rafaele “Ralph” & Sebastian “Jimmy” Silvestro. He is also lovingly survived by his 3 great-granddaughters; Jolene, Davianna & Rhiannon & also by his two (2) sisters-in-law; Josephine Silvestro of Walpole & Geraldine Silvestro of Hopkinton. Many faithful nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews also survive Frank.

Services

Visiting Hours

Wednesday, December 5th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Thursday, December 6th at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Revere

Interment

Will be Private

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Bulfinch Place, Boston, MA 02114-2931.

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5 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Sarah Salvo Manfra
    Dec 18 2018

    Dear Jeanne, Denise, Mark, Claudia and family,

    Our deep and sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, dad, grandfather and great grandfather. His kindness will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Frank, in God’s loving arms.

  2. Frank & Cheryl Spinale
    Dec 5 2018

    Dear Silvestro Family,

    Although I am unable to make it to the Service,,please accept mine and my families heartfelt condolences on the passing of Uncle “Bebe”.I couldn’t have asked for better Godparents as “Bebe & Jean”.They were always so sweet and kind to me,it’s something a kid never forgets.May he rest in Peace!

    Sincerely
    Frank W Spinale
    Malden Ma Police (retired)
    Naples,FL

  3. Corinne Barrasso Troiano
    Dec 5 2018

    In loving memory of Frank. The best of men from whom we knew nothing but kindness. Blessed to have had you in our lives…Peace…

  4. Lisa kwmuntis
    Dec 5 2018

    To an amazing neighbor and man! We will never forget you! Rest easy dear Frank.

  5. chris leone
    Dec 4 2018

    So sorry for your loss our prayers are with your family

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.