Silvestre Ignacio Jacob was born in Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines on October 11, 1927. His parents are Simeon and Valentina Jacob. Silvestre worked at the Binalonan mayor's office after high school, and later at the Clark Air Force Base in Pampanga, Philippines. He retired after 29 years of hard work and came to the US in 1987. He was a devout Catholic and loves "dressing up" all the time. He loved to memorize and recite poems and was an orator during his high school days. He was an active member of FASCA (FilAm Association in San Diego). He has four siblings Roberto, Amado, Florencio and Alejo Jacob. He has three children with his wife, Purita Billon Jacob (from.Alaminos, Pangasinan) namely, Abraham, Ulysses and Jocelyn. He has three grandchildren - Melissa, Vince and Mark.
Arrangements under the direction of El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA.