Silverio

Patrick J. Silverio, 63, of Meadville passed away Monday at Meadville Medical Center, Grove Street, Meadville.

Rick was born in Sarah Furnace, Clarion County, Jan. 30, 1947, a son of Patsy John and Audrey E. "Bump" Silverio.

On April 29, 1972, Rick married Rose M. Stacy, and she remains the love of his life.

After 41 years of service, Rick retired as a job site coordinator from Diebold Inc.

A Vietnam War veteran in the U.S. Air Force, Rick served his country from June 22, 1965, until his honorable discharge on Dec. 20, 1968; and he had attained the rank of sergeant.

He was a 1965 graduate of Karns City High School.

Rick was a Christian.

He enjoyed operating his ham radio, gardening, photography and watching the weather. Rick also had a passion for following the space program.

In addition to his parents, Patsy and Audrey Silverio of Chicora, Rick is survived by three sisters, Pamela Croft of Butler, Ann Silverio of Chicora and Donna Geibel and her husband, James, of East Brady; two brothers, Blaise Silverio and his wife, Kathryn, of Waldorf, Md., and Chris Silverio and his wife, Andrea, of Chicora; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Rose, of Meadville.

He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Tommy.

<B>SILVERIO — </B>At the request of Patrick J. Silverio, who died Monday, April 19, 2010, there will be no visitation or services.Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 505 Poplar St., Meadville, PA 16335.Arrangements are under the direction of <B>STEPHEN P. MIZNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES,</B> 404 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335.Share your condolences at miznerfuneralhome@zoominternet.net.