Richard J. Sillen

> Richard J. Sillen age 86, went into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on March 30, 2014. A dedicated American soldier who proudly served in the WWII Era, Korea Era, Vietnam Era and the Peacetime Era. Richard is survived by wife Margarita Sillen and children Richard J. Sillen Jr., Mary Ellen Rockey (Joe Rockey), Tony Sillen (Kim Sillen), his brother Tommy Sillen and sister Thelma Fasulo, 6 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
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> Richard was an author, poet, painter, puppeteer, an avid bingo player and storyteller. His famous words, " Let me tell you a story" are now entertaining Gods angels.
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> Your bravery will never be forgotten.
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> Visitation Sunday April 6, 2014, 4-8 pm with a rosary at 6:30pm. A funeral mass will be held on Monday April 7, 2014 at St. Helena's Catholic Church at 12:15pm. Interment to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Helena's Catholic Church 14714 Edgemont San Antonio, Texas 78247.