Obituary of Anthony Silva

Anthony P. "Tony" Silva, Jr., age 38, died Saturday, December 15, 2007. Tony was born in Kearny, NJ and was a beloved resident of the Eastern Christian Children's Retreat, Oak Lodge, Wyckoff, NJ. He enjoyed attending the vocational training program at Passaic County Elks Adult Vocational Training Center, Clifton, NJ. Tony is survived by his parents Linda (nee Puopolo) and Frank Ascone of Randolph, NJ, two brothers; Frankie Silva of Howell, NJ and Ryan Ascone of Hopatcong, NJ and one niece and two nephews. Also surviving is Tony's "second Mom", Kymm Zak of Wyckoff , NJ, his "adoring Grandparents" Frank and Gwen Malatesta of Wyckoff, NJ, and special friend, Lee Greco of Paterson, NJ. Tony was predeceased by his Maternal Grandparents, Frank and Dorothy Puopolo. He will be sadly missed by all those who cared for him and enjoyed his friendship. Visiting Tuesday, 2 �" 4, 7 �" 9 p.m. at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, NJ. Prayers Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth R.C. Church, 700 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff, NJ. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Eastern Christian Children's Retreat, 700 Mountain Ave., Wyckoff, or Passaic County Elks Adult Training Center, 600 Rt. 46 West, Clifton, NJ 07015 would be appreciated. www.vpfh.com