Silverio A. Basilio, age 89, of Wrightstown passed away with his loving family by his side on July 6, 2016 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton. He was born in San Antonio, Zambalas, Philippines to the late Juan and Ines (Amos) Basilio. He enlisted in the United States Navy and honorably served in World War II, the Korean War, the Cuban Missle Crisis and the Vietnam War. During his 22 years of submarine service, Silverio was awarded the Navy Good Conduct Medal. He was very proud to be a US citizen and loved all that the US stood for. After retiring from the Navy, he went to work as a barber which became his lifelong profession and livelihood. He also enjoyed gardening and shared much of his produce with friends and neighbors as well as selling to local merchants. He was known for dancing with his beloved wife, Barbara, well into his eighties. Everyone knew Silverio for also being a very talented cook especially for his Filipino cuisine. As a cook in the Navy, he he had many memorable stories of cooking for the Officers and staff on the submarines. He was a great singer and loved to ham it up with microphone in hand in front of audiences. But most of all, he adored his family up and until his last day. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him. Silverio is predeceased by his parents and 3 siblings. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years Barbara Basilio (Myers); his son, Tony Basilio of California; his daughter, Dolores Basilio of California; his grandson, Shawn Daoud and his wife Dulce; and two great-granddaughters Soroya and Sharlize, all of California. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from 10:30AM to 12:30PM at the Tilghman Funeral Home, located at 52 Main Street, New Egypt NJ 08533. A funeral service will be held following the visitation at 1PM at the Brig. General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, located at 350 Provinceline Road, Wrightstown NJ 08562.