WORCESTER – Victorino Silvestre, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, October 30,2022 at UMass Memorial – Belmont St. 

He leaves his wife, Ercialia Quezada Silvestre, 6 children, Ruddy Silvestre, Carmen Silvestre, Modesto Silvestre, José Silvestre, Maria Silvestre, and Francisco Silvestre; one sister, Lidia Silvestre and one brother Confesor Silvestre; grandchildren Carina Ramirez, Carolina Ramirez, Dasiel Silvestre, Privet Silvestre, Reymon Silvestre, Romary Silvestre, Geral Kittavini, Jonatan Kittavini, Alice Brot, Ruddy Silvestre, Josely Silvestre, Emmanuel Silvestre, Martire Reyes, Masiel Reyes, and greatgrandchildren Dasani, Erika, Jan, Jill, David, Katia, Diego, Rolay, Marlin, Joosthyn, Kalan, Matthew, Mrio, Rudisbelis, Roselyn and Johansy; nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents, 2 sisters and a brother.  He was born in San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic, son of Juan and Carmela (Diaz) Silvestre.   

Victorino was a horse farmer in the Dominican Republic.  He enjoyed writing, reading, baseball and he loved horses.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm at Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave.  A funeral service will be at 6:30 pm at the funeral home.  Burial is private.