Nicola "Nick" Silvestri, 91, of Holmdel, passed away Wednesday, August 20 ^th surrounded by his family.

Nick was born and raised in Italy and emigrated to America in 1954. His journey in America started in Upstate New York only to move to Newark,NJ shortly after where he opened up a Pizzeria. Then for 25 years he worked as a Bus Driver for NJ Transit.

Nick married the love of his life Lucille in 1959 and they raised their family in Holmdel. Nick enjoyed fishing, where you could always find him at Keyport Pier and the Piers in Naples, Fl hanging out with his friends and meeting new people.

Nick is predeceased by his siblings Michael, Lucia and Deena.

Nick is survived by his loving wife Lucille; his children Nicholas Silvestri and his wife Janet, and Linda Montagna and her husband Anthony; his grandchildren Tonilyn, Nicole, Christopher, Angela and Anthony Jr. and his great granddaughter Valentina.

Viewing will be Monday, August 25 ^th from 5:00pm – 8:00 PM at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Rd, Holmdel, NJ. A service will be offered on Tuesday, August 26 ^th at 11:00 AM at Holmdel Cemetery Mausoleum.