Dolores E. Silvio
Dolores E. Silvio
May 5, 1939 ~ August 18, 2023
Greece: August 18, 2023. Dee leaves her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, Carl F. Silvio; son Carl (Julie Cavallaro) Silvio; granddaughters, Ava Silvio and Christina Silvio; daughter-in-law Elizabeth Johnston; nieces, nephews, cousins & dear friends.
Dee was a dedicated teacher in the Greece Central School District for 36 years, She was an avid reader and passionate fan of the NY Yankees and Buffalo Bills. Dee loved playing Hearts and Euchre with friends, as well as gardening. Most of all, she was devoted to her family and especially treasured her granddaughters. Her loving presence will be missed. The family would like to thank the staff at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center.
Dee's funeral mass will be celebrated, Wednesday, August 23rd, 10:30 AM at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read. Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Unity Foundation, Lipson Cancer Center, 1555 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626 in Dee's memory.
Remembering Dee Silvio
Dee was born on May 5, 1939 in Rochester, NY at Strong Memorial Hospital. The year 1939 was one of significant historical importance, including momentous events like the start of World War II and the premiers of cinema classics, "Gone with the Wind" and "The Wizard of Oz". For Dee's parents, however, the birth of their baby girl was the highlight of that memorable year. Her father, Alfred Mancuso was a mason employed by the City of Rochester Department of Public Works, while her mother, Rose, worked in the women's foundations department of McCurdy's. Dee and her mom were very close. While visiting New York City, the pair loved going to shows and embarking on shopping trips while Alfred relaxed by the racetrack.
As a child, Dee attended Rochester's Enrico Fermi School #17. She went on to graduate from Rochester's Jefferson High School, and furthered her education at SUNY Brockport, where she earned her bachelor's in education. Outside of the classroom, Dee excelled in athletics. She played racquetball and was an avid runner, even competing in 5k and 10k races. After completing her education, Dee began her career as a teacher. While teaching, she met her "card playing friends", Anne Hilbert and Jan Spaccasi, who remained her dear friends for years to come. In her free time, Dee unwound by reading, growing tomatoes, listening to Big Band & Frank Sinatra, and watching Seinfeld or British television, especially comedies and whodunnits.
Back in high school, Dee met her future husband, Carl Silvio. They dated steadily throughout their time in college and tied the knot on New Years Eve, 1960. Dee and Carl shared everything together. Their relationship was an example of love, generosity, devotion, and care for each other. Family was the most important aspect of Dee's life, and she treasured the time spent with her husband and her son, Carl. Together, they were loyal fans of the Bills and the Yankees. In fact, Dee and her family were Bills ticketholders for 30 years!
Dee's memory will be cherished forever by those who were fortunate enough to know her. Her presence of love and comfort will be deeply missed by her entire family.