It is with great sadness that we share the loss of our beautiful mother, Mary Louise Silvestri.
Mom was born on August 25, 1935 to Elmer and Gladys Buchmaster of Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was one of 5 children and is survived by her sister, Janice Hoescher (Jim).
At age 16, mom married Joseph Silvestri. Joe, as he was known, was the love of her life and the two shared almost 70 years together and raised 6 beloved children.
Mom and dad’s happiest times together were spent with family, always elated for a birthday celebration or a holiday gathering. They enjoyed travels to destinations throughout Europe and of course the occasional trip to the casino!
Mom was honored when she and dad officially became affiliated with the Order of the Augustines in Rome in 2011.
Mom was preceded in death by daughter Mary Luna (Albert). Sadly, after almost 70 years together, Joe passed away in 2021. Following Joe’s passing, Mary lost her zeal for life that she and Joe once shared.
She is survived by her children, Evonne Vacca (John), Joe Jr. Gloria Whitcomb (Kenny), Tim (Tina), Teresa Nicholl (Mike), 13 Grandchildren and 20 Great-Grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the caregivers, Jamie, Stephanie, Teresa and Tina, who took such loving care of mom. Carol from Livingston Memorial was there once again for our family, we appreciate the love and guidance.
Family and friends are invited to visiting hours to be held on Thursday evening December 1, 2022 from 5 to 8pm in the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street Ventura, where a Most Holy Rosary will be recited at 7pm. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday December 2, 2022 at 9:00 am in St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, 185 St. Thomas Drive, Ojai. Interment will be private, a celebration of life will be held following services at Soule Park Golf Course at 1033 East Ojai Avenue, Ojai.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Augustine Monastery at 3266 Nutmeg Street, San Diego, CA 92104.