Name: Joseph A. Silvestri, 79, of Palmer Twp., passed away Friday, June 24th at home. Born: Joseph was born on October 4, 1931, in Easton, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Filomena Silvestri. Personal: Joseph last worked as a court security officer for the County of Northampton. Previously, he was employed by J.T. Baker Chemical Company for 38 years as a forklift operator and later as a courier. He was the husband of Lena Frinzi Silvestri with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Memberships: Joseph was a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Easton. He was a graduate of Easton Area High School Class of 1950, where he will be remembered as a standout basketball player. Most recently, his sport of choice was golf. He logged many miles over the years while walking to keep fit. Joe also enjoyed discussing politics and sports. He volunteered at the St. Francis Retreat House and the Society of St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. Survivors: In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three children, Susanne Galanski and her husband, Stan of Ridgefield, CT, Joseph M. Silvestri and his wife, Carolyn, of New York, NY, and Debra Langen and her husband Tim, of Bath; seven grandchildren, Gabriel, Adam, and Julia Galanski, Michael and Patrick Langen, Alex and Olivia Silvestri; nieces Maryann Culligan, Patricia Gangwere; and a nephew James Tanborelli. He was predeceased by his sisters Jenny Verenna, Mary Mutchler, and Eleanor Gangwere. Services: Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and also Monday from 8:15 am to 9:15 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 am in St. Antony of Padua Church, 9th & Lehigh Street, Easton, PA. Interment will be at Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Twp. Memorial Contributions: Contributions may be made in Josephs name to the American Cancer Society, Lehigh Valley Unit, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017, or to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 900 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com