Michael Stephen "Gunny" Silvestro
12/03/2020
Mr. Michael Stephen “Gunny” Silvestro, age 66, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
Mr. Silvestro was a native of Washington D.C. and the son of the late Stephen L. and Deloris Bellafiore Silvestro. He was also preceded in death by his brother Anthony Silvestro.
Mr. Silvestro was proud to serve his country for 21 years in the USMC and was PROUD to be a Marine. He also retired from the United States Postal Service after 25 years.
Gunny was a member of Knob Creek Church of The Brethren, Moose Lodge and the Johnson City VFW.
Gunny was survived by his wife Catherine Denise Silvestro, son Mike Silvestro, daughter Krista Silvestro and granddaughter Riley Grace Silvestro; brothers Vincent Silvestro, Ray Silvestro and wife Bethany, Joey Silvestro and wife Patty, Stephen Silvestro and wife Julie; and his very special dog Simm.
Graveside service will be held Friday, December 11, 2020, at 2:00PM at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Everyone wishing to go in procession please meet at the funeral home by 1:15 PM.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in his memory to Dog Tag Brigade Veterans MC, c/o Robert Mikulski, 185 Creasey Creek RD, Jonesborough, TN 37659
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12/10/2020
wade campbell cpl ret USMC
GYSGT we worked together until I retired MARINE MAY WE MEET AGAIN SEMPER FI ST PETER SAYS YOU HAVE DUTY TONIGHT
12/10/2020
Doc and Pamela Johnson
We are sadden by the loss of our neighbor Gunny. He was a good neighbor and was helpful to us when we ask and sometime when we did not ask. We appreciated his love of country and are proud that he served to keep us Free in the USA. He will be greatly missed in our neighbor as someone that was friendly to all the neighbors. It was awesome to watch him train his dog Simm, A beautiful black German Shepard that seem inseparable from his master. When we were not sure that we lost Gunny, I kept looking for him walking Simm and it seems a little bit more silent along Vines Dr. Catherine, we are praying for you and his children, may you all be blessed with The Lord's, loving healing spirit. Gunny was one of Gods servants and his spirit the light and salt of the earth. We are just two door down if you need us.
I am so sorry see he has passed. He was a customer where i work and was always so nice and polite. He was always so upbeat and seemed like he was a very happy man and proud of serving our country. Praying for the family.
In recognition of Michael Stephen "Gunny" Silvestro's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the members of the SSgt Walter F. 'Trae' Cohee III Detachment # 115, Salisbury, MD and the members the Tri-Cities Detachment # 969, Gray, TN of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret)
MCL Detachment # 115 & # 969
12/09/2020
Johnnie Crumley
We were sorry to hear about Mike May God comfort you in the days to come. Johnnie and Karen Crumley
Semper Fi Gunny!!
Condolences to the family.
12/09/2020
John and sandy Thomas
Krista, Mikey and family, we were sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. We pray strength and peace for you all. Love you sandy and John Thomas
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