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- BILLY L. SILVIS SR., age 89, entered into rest on January 15, 2019 at the Elderwood at Cheektowaga facility. Born in Brookville, Pennsylvania on August 22, 1929; son of the late Bert and Sara (Lucas) Silvis. Billy is a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving from 1948-1952. He was employed at General Motors Powertrain plant in Tonawanda, New York and retired as an inspector. Billy was a member of the American Legion Tonawanda Post 264, enjoyed working with electronics, and was a sports fan.
Survivors include three children, Mary (Lewis) Burgio, Billy (Becky) Silvis Jr., and Larry (Lynn) Silvis; five brothers and sisters, Sally (Don) Ziegler, Donna Barger, Albert (Lorraine) Silvis, Gene (Tillie) Silvis, and Laddie Silvis; six grandchildren, Keith, Billy III, Katie, Michael, Justin, and Shelby; and five great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Kelly; two sisters, Flo Gaunt, and Lillian Kunselman; and a brother, Jim Silvis.
Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Saturday (January 19) from 4:00-7:30 p.m. Services will follow at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dan Tabor, officiating. Entombment will take place in Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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