Sister Caroline Silvestrini, GNSH, formerly Sister Marie Anthony, 71, died December 14, 2015 at Abington Hospital. After serving her sisters and retreatants faithfully as a cook for twelve years, Sister Caroline was a teacher’s aide at St Ann’s Hall, Melrose Academy for four years. Becoming a professional beautician in 1985, she provided services to her sisters for 25 years. Sister Caroline especially took pride in washing, cutting and styling the hair of Sisters for special occasions. In 2010, health issues necessitated her retirement to Willow Lake Residence, Willow Grove, PA.
Born in Torre Dei Nolfi, Italy, Sister Caroline grew up in Philadelphia when the family immigrated to the United States. She attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School; she became a naturalized citizen in 1962, two years before she entered the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart.
In addition to her religious community, she is survived by two sisters, Maryann Nespola and Pauline Iacobelli, two brothers, Larry Silvestrini and Attilio Silvestrini, and several nieces and nephews. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart Motherhouse Chapel, 1750 Quarry Road, Yardley, PA 19067. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:45 AM in the chapel the following day with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements by Beck- Givnish, Inc. Contributions in her memory may be made here Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart online, or by mail at the above address.
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Born in Torre Dei Nolfi, Italy, Sister Caroline grew up in Philadelphia when the family immigrated to the United States. She attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School; she became a naturalized citizen in 1962, two years before she entered the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart.
In addition to her religious community, she is survived by two sisters, Maryann Nespola and Pauline Iacobelli, two brothers, Larry Silvestrini and Attilio Silvestrini, and several nieces and nephews. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart Motherhouse Chapel, 1750 Quarry Road, Yardley, PA 19067. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:45 AM in the chapel the following day with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements by Beck- Givnish, Inc. Contributions in her memory may be made here Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart online, or by mail at the above address.
This entry was posted in In Loving Memory and tagged: Cardinal Dougherty High School, Child of God, Cosmetology, Curtis Publishing Company, Dominican Retreat House Elkins Park, Germantown PA, Immaculate Conception Parish, teacher aide, Torre Dei Nolfi Italy
Sister Caroline Silvestrini, GNSH, formerly Sister Marie Anthony, 71, died December 14, 2015 at Abington Hospital. After serving her sisters and retreatants faithfully as a cook for twelve years, Sister Caroline was a teacher’s aide at St Ann’s Hall, Melrose Academy for four years. Becoming a professional beautician in 1985, she provided services to her sisters for 25 years. Sister Caroline especially took pride in washing, cutting and styling the hair of Sisters for special occasions. In 2010, health issues necessitated her retirement to Willow Lake Residence, Willow Grove, PA.
Born in Torre Dei Nolfi, Italy, Sister Caroline grew up in Philadelphia when the family immigrated to the United States. She attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School; she became a naturalized citizen in 1962, two years before she entered the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart.
In addition to her religious community, she is survived by two sisters, Maryann Nespola and Pauline Iacobelli, two brothers, Larry Silvestrini and Attilio Silvestrini, and several nieces and nephews. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart Motherhouse Chapel, 1750 Quarry Road, Yardley, PA 19067. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:45 AM in the chapel the following day with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements by Beck- Givnish, Inc. Contributions in her memory may be made here Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart online, or by mail at the above address.
This entry was posted in In Loving Memory and tagged: Cardinal Dougherty High School, Child of God, Cosmetology, Curtis Publishing Company, Dominican Retreat House Elkins Park, Germantown PA, Immaculate Conception Parish, teacher aide, Torre Dei Nolfi Italy
Born in Torre Dei Nolfi, Italy, Sister Caroline grew up in Philadelphia when the family immigrated to the United States. She attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School; she became a naturalized citizen in 1962, two years before she entered the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart.
In addition to her religious community, she is survived by two sisters, Maryann Nespola and Pauline Iacobelli, two brothers, Larry Silvestrini and Attilio Silvestrini, and several nieces and nephews. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart Motherhouse Chapel, 1750 Quarry Road, Yardley, PA 19067. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:45 AM in the chapel the following day with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements by Beck- Givnish, Inc. Contributions in her memory may be made here Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart online, or by mail at the above address.
This entry was posted in In Loving Memory and tagged: Cardinal Dougherty High School, Child of God, Cosmetology, Curtis Publishing Company, Dominican Retreat House Elkins Park, Germantown PA, Immaculate Conception Parish, teacher aide, Torre Dei Nolfi Italy
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