Matthew Silvano

Matthew G. Silvano, 27, of Wakefield died on Thursday, October 28 at his residence after a courageous 18 month battle with colon cancer.
Born in Melrose on December 17, 1988, he was the beloved son of David M. and Marcella (Muse) Silvano of Wakefield.

Matthew was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School and Northeast Regional School. He was a licensed electrician for Driscoll Electrical in Medford. Matthew enjoyed fishing, boating and camping along the Sacco River in Maine.

In addition to his parents, Matthew is survived by his brother Michael D. Silvano and his sister Michaila L. Silvano of Wakefield. He was the grandson of Arthur & Winifred Silvano, John K. & Carol Muse of Wakefield and William High and the late Della M. High. He is also survived by his longtime girlfriend Heather Young and his lifelong friend Patrick Downey.

His Funeral will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Thursday at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield at 10am. Interment will be at Forest Glade Cemetery in Wakefield. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-8pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Parish, 173 Albion St., Wakefield, MA 01880.

November 02, 2016
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550

November 03, 2016
10:00 AM

St. Joseph Church
173 Albion St.
Wakefield, MA 01880