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John Desilva
October 13, 1926 — June 4, 2019
John Desilva
John DeSilva passed away at the age of 92 on June 4, 2019, John was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to John and Lucie DeSilva. He is survived by his son Douglas, his daughter, Diane, daughter-in-law, Linda, and three grandsons, Ryan, Jack and Sam. John served in the Navy during WWII and the Korean conflict. He retired as commander of the USNR. He graduated from NYU (BA) and Lehigh University (MA). Those who desire, may make donations in John's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517; 855.448.3997. Spear-Miller Funeral Home was entrusted with John's private, military funeral arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.SpearFuneralHome.com
Funeral Home
Spear-Miller Funeral Home
39 South Benson Road,
Fairfield CT US 06824
Service
Private Graveside Service with Military Honors
Charity
Wounded Warrior Project
P.O. Box 758517,
Topeka,
KS 66675-8517 (855) 448-3997
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