Mrs. Yolanda M. Silvio, age 92, passed away Saturday at the Life Care Center of Stoneham following a brief illness. Born in Italy, she was the daughter of the late John and Antoinette (Fantini) Marchetti and was the beloved wife of the late Ciro "Jerry" Silvio. Mrs. Silvio was devoted to her family and her work. She was the proprietor of the Peerless Sportswear Co. of Boston for many years. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Yolanda´s memory to the St. Jude Children´s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Mrs. Silvio is survived by her sisters, Vera Pallotta of Leominster and Alma Santoro of Medford. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main St. Medford, Tuesday at 10 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St. Medford, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 5 thru 9. Services will conclude with entombment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.