Obituary of Lisa Jo Silvestri

Lisa Jo Silvestri at age 63 went home to the Lord, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, August 13, 2020 after battling late stage liver cancer for over a year. Lisa supported her family as a mother, provider, and role model. She raised two children and worked for the public school system for nearly thirty years. Lisa enjoyed playing scrabble with friends and caring for both her children and grandchildren. She loved to spend time with family and was a kind, loyal, and compassionate woman. Lisa, born on May 26, 1957, is predeceased by her mother and father, Josephine and William Hamilton and her brother Robert Rogers. She is survived by her husband, David Silvestri Sr., her children, Erica (Matthew) Pagliaro and David (Beth) Silvestri Jr., her sisters Laurie (Mike) Hamilton and Linda (Jerry) Johnson, her brother Glen Hamilton, and her grandchildren Lluvia and Tahlia Pagliaro, along with her extended family and friends. A private service will be held. Lisa’s father was a veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Disabled American Veterans Association (dav.org) or Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties (hospiceoforange.com). Matthew 5:4, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted”.