John G. Silano

His family will receive relatives and friends for visitation on Friday, November 8 from 11AM-12PM at Corpus Christi R.C. Church, 234 Southern Blvd., Chatham, NJ. The Funeral Mass celebrating his life will be held immediately afterwards at 12PM followed by the committal services at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ.

Born in Tuckahoe, NY, to Elena and Giovani Silano. He served his country proudly in the US Army during the Korean War. John was a very proud veteran and fine man with a lot of wisdom. John was a buyer for Foster Wheeler for the duration of his career. He enjoyed playing golf with our mom and many business associates. John enjoyed vacationing in Cape Cod, Massachusetts , Boca Raton Florida and later going to Hilton Head Island South Carolina.

John was a devoted husband of 63 years to the late Thelma C. Silano. John was also a devoted Catholic and usher at St. Philomena’s church. He was predeceased by his siblings Paul, Sal, Lou, and Mary. He is survived by his loving children John Silano and his wife Jamie Johnston Silano, Carol Morris and her husband Wayne, and Elena Keegan and husband Kevin; his cherished grandchildren Robert and James Silano, Lexi Morris, and Kelly and Kevin Keegan; and his dear sister Helen MacLarty and her husband Frank and sister Philomena and the late Victor DePaul.

In lieu of flowers donations in John’s name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105, would be greatly appreciated.