Joseph A DiSilvester

Joseph A. DiSilvester, age 96, of Sheffield Township, passed away peacefully at Mercy New Life Hospice on the evening of Sunday December 11, 2022. He was born in Lorain on November 25, 1926 and was a graduate of Lorain High School as a member of the Class of 1945 where he was a standout varsity letterman on the school's football and track teams . Shortly after his graduation, he was inducted into the United States Army. He fulfilled duty assignments as a Communications Chief Tec 5 attached to the 3rd Battalion 20th Infantry and was the recipient of the Army Occupation Medal of Japan as well as the World War II Victory Medal. Joe was a member of Italian-American Veterans Post # 1 in Lorain and was extremely proud to have been a guest on a recent Honor Flight to Washington D.C. He was privileged to be accompanied on the flight by his grandson who, himself, was a decorated military veteran. One of Joe's favorite segments of the trip was the group's visit to the Korean War Memorial. Joe had been employed for many years as a service technician and repairman for the Ohio Vending Company. He was a long-time member of the United Teamsters. Joe took great pride in remaining physically fit and maintained a rigorous daily fitness regimen. A familiar face in the LCCC Fitness Center, he continued exercising right up until three days prior to his passing. That focus on fitness undoubtedly contributed to his longevity. He included swimming among his favorite workouts. A parishioner of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Elyria Township, he was a diehard fan of the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Joe also enjoyed the challenge of solving crossword puzzles. Additional interests included lake fishing, casino trips, playing cards, and continental travel, especially with his late wife. He possessed a zest for socializing and always enjoyed the fellowship of friends over coffee following their Friday workouts at the college. He was also a dedicated member of the ROMEO Club - Retired Old Men Eating Out. Despite all of the aforementioned accomplishments and interests, Joe's favorite pastime was spending time with his family and he considered his greatest accomplishment as providing a college education for both of his daughters. He is survived by daughters Mariann Crowley (James) of Hilliard, and Jolyn DiSilvester of Sheffield Township. He also leaves grandchildren Joseph Crowley (Kara) and John James "Jack" Crowley, great grandchildren Jude and Vivian Crowley, and sister-in-law Audrey DiSilvester of Lorain. Joe was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn (nee Dobrin) in 1999, parents Nicola and Mariann (nee Trubiano) DiSilvester, and brothers Dominic, John, and Nick. Friends may call Friday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel - 3224 Broadway Avenue, Lorain. Funeral services will be Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church - 41295 North Ridge Road, Elyria Township. Reverend Neil G. Walters will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by Amvets Post # 32 of Elyria. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions in his memory to the Second Harvest Food Bank 5510 Baumhart Road, Lorain, OH 44053 or the charity of the donor's choice.

Joseph A DiSilvester

November 25, 1926 - December 11, 2022