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Alvin Kenneth Silliman
Alvin Kenneth Silliman, 75, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006, in Texas City, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 20, 2006, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston, with Rev. Richard Brand, officiating. Burial will follow services Monday at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Santa Fe, Texas. A Wake Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2006, also in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home. Mr. Silliman?s family will be receiving friends for visitation at the funeral home Sunday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Alvin was born in July 15, 1930 in Louisville, Kentucky. A Veteran of the United States Navy, Alvin entered the service in Louisville, KY on February 2, 1951. During the Korean Conflict, he served honorably aboard the Naval Vessel USS Cogswell. He was recognized for his dedication and love of his country and was awarded several medals for his time served. Among those accomplishments, Alvin was awarded the Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the Navy Occupation (Europe) Service Medal. He was honorably discharged January 11, 1955.
For many years Alvin was employed as a firefighter for the Galveston Fire Department. For well over 22 years he was a member in good standing with the Galveston Firemen?s Relief and Retirement Fund. During this time, his leadership abilities won him the honor of serving this organization as Chairman for most all of his membership time. It was his broad knowledge, leadership abilities, strength and perseverance to fight for his ?brothers? and their families that the Galveston Firefighters Pension Fund grew by metes and bounds. Alvin became a victim to Parkinson?s Disease and due to his failing health he retired from the Department after 28 years of service. Captain Silliman retired as a dedicated firefighter and Captain of the Galveston Fire Department, Station 5.
Alvin was a strong willed individual who fought hard to win over his battle with Parkinson?s. When not spending time with family, he enjoyed fishing until such time that his health prevailed. Alvin enjoyed baseball. He grew up to play a good ballgame, earning him a scholarship in sports baseball in order to further his education. He played baseball on the ?service? team for the United States Navy. He coached, for many years, both little and minor baseball leagues. He will be remembered for his vast baseball knowledge, wonderful ?fish? stories of who caught the biggest, longest, prettiest and best-tasting fish. And he will be remembered for the person he was. He will be sadly missed.
Alvin is preceded in death in by his parents, Edgar and Frances Silliman. He leaves behind many fond memories with his loving wife, Ruth Marquez-Silliman of Texas City, his children, Richard Silliman, Deborah Sue Silliman, Alvin Silliman, Jr., Carlos Silliman and wife, Teresa, Gina Nicollette Bishop and Jason Silliman, and also his step-son, Albert Marquez and wife, Deanna. Sharing in her loss, too, are Alvin?s very loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Betty Sue Koch and Peggy King, four brothers, Eddie Silliman and wife, Mabel, Russell Silliman, Gerald Silliman and wife, Mary and Leroy Silliman and wife, Gail, many loving nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, a host of other loving family and many friends.
Pallbearers will be members of the Galveston Fire Department.
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Published March 19, 2006
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Birth: Jul. 15, 1930
Death: Mar. 16, 2006
GALVESTON DAILY NEWS OBITUARY - 03/19/2006 - GALVESTON, TEXAS
Alvin Kenneth Silliman, 75, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006, in Texas City, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 20, 2006, in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home, Galveston, with Rev. Richard Brand, officiating. Burial will follow services Monday at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Santa Fe, Texas. A Wake Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2006, also in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home. Mr. Silliman's family will be receiving friends for visitation at the funeral home Sunday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Alvin was born in July 15, 1930 in Louisville, Kentucky. A Veteran of the United States Navy, Alvin entered the service in Louisville, KY on February 2, 1951. During the Korean Conflict, he served honorably aboard the Naval Vessel USS Cogswell. He was recognized for his dedication and love of his country and was awarded several medals for his time served. Among those accomplishments, Alvin was awarded the Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the Navy Occupation (Europe) Service Medal. He was honorably discharged January 11, 1955. For many years Alvin was employed as a firefighter for the Galveston Fire Department. For well over 22 years he was a member in good standing with the Galveston Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund. During this time, his leadership abilities won him the honor of serving this organization as Chairman for most all of his membership time. It was his broad knowledge, leadership abilities, strength and perseverance to fight for his "brothers" and their families that the Galveston Firefighters Pension Fund grew by metes and bounds. Alvin became a victim to Parkinsons Disease and due to his failing health he retired from the Department after 28 years of service. Captain Silliman retired as a dedicated firefighter and Captain of the Galveston Fire Department, Station 5. Alvin was a strong willed individual who fought hard to win over his battle with Parkinson's. When not spending time with family, he enjoyed fishing until such time that his health prevailed. Alvin enjoyed baseball. He grew up to play a good ballgame, earning him a scholarship in sports baseball in order to further his education. He played baseball on the "service" team for the United States Navy. He coached, for many years, both little and minor baseball leagues. He will be remembered for his vast baseball knowledge, wonderful "fish" stories of who caught the biggest, longest, prettiest and best-tasting fish. And he will be remembered for the person he was. He will be sadly missed. Alvin is preceded in death in by his parents, Edgar and Frances Silliman. He leaves behind many fond memories with his loving wife, Ruth Marquez-Silliman of Texas City, his children, Richard Silliman, Deborah Sue Silliman, Alvin Silliman, Jr., Carlos Silliman and wife, Teresa, Gina Nicollette Bishop and Jason Silliman, and also his step-son, Albert Marquez and wife, Deanna. Sharing in her loss, too, are Alvin's very loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Betty Sue Koch and Peggy King, four brothers, Eddie Silliman and wife, Mabel, Russell Silliman, Gerald Silliman and wife, Mary and Leroy Silliman and wife, Gail, many loving nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, a host of other loving family and many friends. Pallbearers will be members of the Galveston Fire Department.
Burial:
Hayes Grace Memorial Park
Hitchcock
Galveston County
Texas, USA
Created by: Francie Ede
Record added: Aug 10, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 40489938
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1930 - 2006 (75 years)