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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

Cemetery

Family Gathering

Charity

Wounded Warrior Project

P.O. Box 758517,
Topeka,
KS 66675-8517 (855) 448-3997



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