Anthony “Tony” Silvestri

Anthony “Tony” Silvestri

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 14, 2022, age 95. Beloved husband of Eleanor for 68 years. Loving father of Stephanie (John) Clayton, Cynthia Pural( John Allgood) and Lisa (David) Kroening. Proud Grandpa of Christopher (Christina) Pural, William Pural (Carrie), Alisson Pural (Cameron), John Clayton, Marissa Clayton (Evan) and Zachary Kroening. Further survived by nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Vincenzo and Marietta Silvestri, siblings Alfred (Carmela), Dominic (Rose), Natalie (Michael) Santilli , Ida Silvestri and son- in- law, James Pural.

Tony was blessed with a happy childhood being the youngest of five growing up in a loving Italian family on Milwaukee’s eastside. His family values of honesty, kindness, and generosity were passed on to his daughters and grandchildren. Tony graduated from Lincoln High School. He was drafted to serve in the US Army during WWII. After discharge, he attended Spencerian College, graduating in 1949. He was employed by the Wisconsin Gas Co. for 38 years retiring in 1988. In 1954 Tony and Eleanor were married, starting 68 years of beautiful memories. Tony cherished his three daughters and adored his six grandchildren. During retirement spending time with family especially his grandchildren brought him great joy. He rarely missed their sporting events, music concerts, or plays. Whether it was a summer trip to St Germain or a trip to Jake’s for a corned beef sandwich spending time with his grandchildren was priceless. Just being with family brought him much happiness. Tony’s nephews and nieces also had a special place in his heart. Tony has left us with many beautiful memories and we will carry his spirit in our hearts forever.

Gathering will be held at the Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin from 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM, on Saturday August 13, 2022, which would have been Tony’s 96th Birthday. Celebration of Life at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Children’s Wisconsin or Lupus Foundation of America Wisconsin Chapter appreciated.