In loving memory of

Joseph Sillato
January 8, 1929 - April 5, 2009

Name: Joseph Sillato



Life Dates: 1/8/1929 - 4/5/2009



City Of Birth: Rochester, NY



Pre-deceased by

his former wives, Dotty Stortini Joan Redding-Sillato.



History





Survived by his children, James (Freida) Sillato, Gary Sillato, Patty (Jim) Sillato-Liggett; grandchildren, Jesse Sillato, Jason (Jennifer) Liggett, Amanda (Christian) Sillato-Mandell; special relationships, Kathy Grenier, Frank Romeo, Clare A. Stortini, Barbara (Nick) Delmese, Evon Sillato-Heiges; brother, Biagio (Betty Ann) Limma; several nieces, nephews friends.







Donations

Donations may be sent to the Eastman School of Music, Eastman Fund, 26 Gibbs St., Rochester, NY 14604, Attn: Office of Development.



Services

Visitation Wednesday, April 8th from 4PM until 8 PM. Joseph's funeral service will be held 10AM on Thursday at Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. Interment in White Haven Memorial Park



Additional Information

Joseph was a printer by trade. He worked at the U of R Eastman School of Music for 25 years, working until he was 76 years old. He was a veteran of the US Army, a member of Neutral Ground for 20 years and a member of the Sunshine Chorus.



His favorite music was jazz. He enjoyed singing, volunteering to sing at nursing homes. He played football in his younger days, acquired the nickname "foxy" as a child and enjoyed bowling.

Tributes

Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home wrote on Apr 5, 2009:

"Additional Tribute Link: http://youtu.be/0rQyjVUHY7U"

Mars J. Lipomi wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Mars J. Lipomi Relation to Deceased: Friend and neighbor "Foxy", It was nice to have a Madison football player as a friend and neighbor and THANKS for all the work you did in assisting in the arranging all those successful Madison reunions. It was quite a tribute to your group to have an unbelievable number of people at our last reunion in 2008 (our 60th)...more than 80 were in attendance. Good Buy Joe!! We will all meet again in due time. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"

Dave Kolchuk wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Dave Kolchuk Relation to Deceased: Friend So long Joe. I will always remember our days together at Neutral Ground. You were always so willing to help others. May God bless you."

Deborah George wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Deborah George Relation to Deceased: High School Friend of Patty Sillato-Liggett Patty: I just noticed that your Dad's obituary when I was looking at my Mom's. I'm sorry for your loss too and had I known, I would've come to comfort you. It's been many years since our high school days. Hopefully we'll have another reunion soon and get together again. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"

Gary Sillato wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Public Memorial for Joseph Sillato"

moira (flanigan) Miller wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"moira (flanigan) Miller Relation to Deceased: neigbor of Valley Street hi patty, jim, gary: sorry about your dad. how is everyone been? It's been about 30 years, since I last saw you. are you living in rochester, or have you moved? I live in LeRoy. but my mom is still on valley st. again. I'm sorry about your loss. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"

chip fleming wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"chip fleming Relation to Deceased: friend dear jim gary and patty i am very sorry for your loss of your dad he was a great guy to have known sorry i cant attend the wake or the funeral i have just had surgery on ears due to a home accident i cannot drive just yet and my balance not so good but my thoughts and prays are with you and your family sincerly chip fleming The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"

Stacey B. Cherwin wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Stacey B. Cherwin Relation to Deceased: family friend I am saddened at the loss of Joseph Sillato, father of my friend Patty. However, I consider myself very lucky to have met him. He had a very upbeat personality that affected me in a great way. He had strong interests and worked in Rochester at a wonderful place. May he rest in peace, and God Bless his family."

Sam DeSisti wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Sam DeSisti Relation to Deceased: 66 year friendship Foxy was a great friend, loving, caring, and hardworking. We were members of the Madison High Reunion Comm. for the class of 1948. It was my pleasure to work with him and enjoy his company. I had the priviledge of knowing him thru High School, his marriage and raising his family., and thru all these years. I was my pleasure to be his friend. He will be missed by so many people. ."

Maureen (Mo) (Leavenworth) Borinski wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Public Memorial for Joseph Sillato"

Amanda Sillato Mendell wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Amanda Sillato Mendell Relation to Deceased: Grandaughter Tha"

Bill Vuichard wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Bill Vuichard To Kathy and Family, I will always remember Joe as a good friend and a good man. A good sense of humor and true compassion for all those he touched."

Nancy (Forman) Eaton wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Nancy (Forman) Eaton Dear Gary & Patty and family: I'm so sorry to to hear about your dad. Your memories will guide you through this difficult time. My deepest sympathy. Nancy"

Judy Cole wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Judy Cole Joe was a much cherished member of our Perinton Senior Chorus. His lovely voice added much to our renditions of all our music. We will miss him. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer"

Clare Stortini wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Clare Stortini Relation to Deceased: Dotty's (1st wife's) daughter You were a great guy who always treated me like one of your own. I will cherish our road trips together to Tennesee, family weddings, and celebrating your 80th B-day. Miss your smile already. I hope in Heaven they enjoy jazz as much as you do.... The celebration of life, shared in the beginning, and again, in the end. Yet we forget to celebrate it, in every moment we live. Time, days, years, go on, but are we alive? Alive and do not know it, sleeping in the world and dead to the life we are to live. To celebrate all life, the sparrow who sang in the morning, and died in the night, why do we not celebrate its life? To know thyself is to know you are alive - to give, to love, to seek truth, beauty, and suffer pain. In life as it is meant to be, pain is forgotten, and strength is all that's left to be gained in the moment by moment celebration of life. By Deborah Peabody"

Brendi Ferguson wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Brendi Ferguson Relation to Deceased: Friend of the Family What a good man. My thoughts are with you and your family. May the Angels above guide you though the most amazing journey"

Karen Kinyon wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Karen Kinyon Relation to Deceased: Friend from Neutral Ground Thanks Joe for all the laughs at the Neutral Ground The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"

Angie Ventimiglia wrote on Nov 30, 2002:

"Angie Ventimiglia Relation to Deceased: friend Dearest Kathy and Joe's family, Words escape me. When I think of Joe I think of one how showed unconditional love, and spoke beautiful words of wisdom. What a sweet and gentle man. I am so saddened at our loss. Heaven has a special Angel looking over us. I am a better person for having Joe in my life. My love and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Angie Ventimiglia May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. An Old Irish Blessing"