Silvio Joseph Parisi

Silvio Joseph Parisi "Seve", 98, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 5, 2008.

He was born October 24, 1910 in Beaverdale, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Emma Profaizer Parisi. At the age of four, his family returned to Italy where he lived until coming back to the United States in 1930.

In Italy, Silvio learned to finish furniture and he became a master at this craft. Silvio worked at the Depot Grocery in West Weber and then retired from St. Benedict''s Hospital at the age of 75.

He was a Tech 5-Support in the U.S. Army, serving in World War II as a member of the European Theatre from 1942 to 1945.

Silvio married Alma Colleni on November 9, 1940 at St. Joseph''s Catholic Church in Ogden. He and Alma have lived in West Weber for 68 years and was a member of St. Mary''s Catholic Church, the Men''s Club and the Trentini Italians of Utah.

Surviving are his wife, Alma, of West Weber, two daughters, Marcia Parisi of Ogden and Elaine (Thomas J.) Halliday of Eden, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.

Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary''s Catholic Church, 4050 South 3900 West, West Haven.

Friends may call at Lindquist''s Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South, on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Interment, Ogden City Cemetery where Military Honors will be accorded.

The family would like to thank Carrie, Peter, Rachel, Julie, and Kelly from Applegate Hospice for their help and concern. We are thankful for wonderful neighbors and friends in West Weber and the Italian community for their kindness. We especially thank Tammy and Gringo for loving our Dad as we do.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice.

Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com