Silveri, Reverend Donato P.

Reverend Donato P. Silveri, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Mary Magdalen De Pazzi Parish, Philadelphia, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Father Silveri was born on May 16, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Thomas C. Silveri, and the late Ida D’Antonio. Father Silveri attended Barry Elementary School, Philadelphia, Shoemaker Junior High School, Philadelphia, and Overbrook Senior High School, Philadelphia, before entering Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary.

Father Silveri was ordained on May 16, 1964, at The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia by Most Reverend John J. Krol. Father Silveri served as Parochial Vicar, Saint Michael of the Saints Parish, Philadelphia; King of Peace Parish, Philadelphia; Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Philadelphia; and Holy Saviour Parish, Norristown. Father Silveri served in the U.S. Army as Military Chaplain from 1967-1981. He was named Pastor, Saint Mary Magdalen De Pazzi Parish, Philadelphia, in 1984 and in 2000 he was named Pastor Emeritus. He served as Chaplain, Southeastern Pennsylvania Veterans Center, Spring City from 2000-2017.

The Reception of the Body will be held at Saint Joseph Church, Spring City, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM followed by a viewing. Most Reverend Edward M. Deliman will celebrate the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Concelebrating the Funeral Mass will be Reverend Monsignor Charles Sangermano, and Reverend Charles O’Hara will be the homilist.

Father Silveri is survived by his brother, Anthony, and nieces and nephews.

Interment will be at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery in Spring City, Pennsylvania.