Dennis Denny Silke Obituary (1942 - 2016)

SCARBOROUGH Dennis C. Silke, 73, died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Pawtucket, RI, Denny was the son of the late John and Lucille Silke. He moved to Portland during his childhood and graduated from Cheverus High School Class of 1960. Following school, Denny honorably served in the United States Air Force as a Mechanical Engineer. Denny worked for New England Telephone Company for 31 years, retiring in 1991. Following retirement, Denny worked for DSC Communications and Alcatel. He also kept a morning routine of meeting his friends at McDonalds every morning at 10:30AM for coffee. A man of few words, Denny was a humble, honest and sincere person who could at times be a bit stubborn. He went out of his way to help relatives and friends without expecting anything in return. He was full of integrity and set a wonderful example for those who loved him. Denny is predeceased by his siblings, John and Barbara. He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Gloria Jean Silke; sons, Dennis Silke Jr. and wife Claire, Scott Silke and wife Michelle, Shaun Silke and wife Claudia; stepchildren, Robin Mullins and husband John, Danny Campbell, Denice Campbell, Ryan Campbell, Robert York and wife Kathy; grandchildren, Jack, Logan, Kerri and husband Jake, Scott Jr., Julia Lynn, Matthew, Shane, Ryan, Cassidy, Ainsley, Riley, Macey, Avery, Michael and Joshua; great-grandchild, Jayden Marea; nieces, Stacey and Jodie; nephew, Johnny. Visiting Hours will be held at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 10-11AM followed by a celebration of Dennys life at 11AM in the Funeral Home. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To view Dennys memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame Building Fund in memory of Denny Silke Address: P.O. Box 193, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256