Frank J. “Bucky” Silvestrone born January 2, 1922 passed away November 4, 2008 at the Tippett Home in Needham. He was 86.
Born to the late Joseph and Secondina Silvestrone, he lived in Newton Highlands since 1948. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He was a T-5 (Corporal) mechanic in the Headquarters Company of the 98th Division.
Bucky was an avid Model “A” Restorer, proud owner of a 1931 Deluxe Roadster and a 1930 Coupe. He was an active member of The Minuteman Model “A” Ford Club of MA, The Bay State Antique Auto Club, The Model “A” Restorer’s Club of MA and Model “A” Ford Club of America. He enjoyed club meetings, car shows, parades and swap meets.
Loving husband to the late Barbara (Page) Silvestrone, he leaves his daughters and son-in-laws, Patti (Arthur) Bosselman of Natick, Kathy (Rick) Ferrin of San Diego and Debbie (Jack) Chambers of Medfield; sister Agnes Leeber of Needham and sister-in-law Mary (Breen) Silvestrone of Stoughton.
He was the brother to the late Dominic, Nicky, Angelo, Mary Sweeney and Josephine Kinch.
Bucky leaves his loving grandchildren known to them as “Papa”, Brian and (Melissa) Bosselman, Bob and (Jennifer) Bosselman and Brandi Bosselman soon to be Mrs. Andy McDavitt. He was Great Papa to Ella Ryan and Ty Dylan Bosselman.
His loving Companion for 13 years Joci DeFazio, and dancing partner.
He was Uncle Buck to his many nieces and nephews.
Bucky was a loving man to all his family, neighbors and friends who knew him, and is and always will be very much loved and missed by them.
Funeral Service at the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave, Needham on Saturday, November 8th at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours 4-7 p.m. Friday November 7th. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery in Needham. In lieu of flowers donations in "Bucky's" name may be made to Tippett House c/o VNA Care Network and Hospice,Development Office, 5 Federal St, Danvers MA 01923