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Obituary: Richard P. Silvestri, 71, of East Haven

Before his retirement, Richard was the general manager for Ford of Branford. Richard loved to sing, and his favorite was Frank Sinatra.

Richard P. Silvestri, 71, of East Haven, beloved husband of Judith “Judy” Onofrio Silvestri passed away on June 4, 2022 surrounded by his family at CT. Hospice.
Richard P. Silvestri, 71, of East Haven, beloved husband of Judith “Judy” Onofrio Silvestri passed away on June 4, 2022 surrounded by his family at CT. Hospice. (Photo courtesy of Porto Funeral Homes)

Richard P. Silvestri 71, of East Haven beloved husband of Judith “Judy” Onofrio Silvestri passed away on June 4, 2022 surrounded by his family at CT. Hospice. Stepfather of Donna (Frank) Aiello of Branford and Michael J. Jensen Sr. of East Haven. Grandfather of James (Kaytlyn) Palumbo, Michael J. Jensen Jr and Dominic (Maria) Palumbo. Great grandfather of Gia Palumbo. Brother of Harry (Marie) Silvestri of East Haven. Richard was born in New Haven on April 1, 1951 son of the late Harry and Theresa Garitta Silvestri.

Prior to his retirement Richard was the general manager for Ford of Branford. Richard loved to sing and his favorite was Frank Sinatra.

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Family and friends are invited to A Mass of Christian Burial THURSDAY morning at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish in Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. THERE WILL BE NO CALLING HOURS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org.

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