Margaret Sara Silk

Margaret Silk died peacefully on June 17^th in her 91^st year of living a very rich life. She was born on December 18^th 1928 to Caroline and Natale Chiantella in Long Island City, New York.

She was the youngest of five children; brothers Anthony, Joseph, Nathan, and sister Mae. She was educated first at Queens College and then went on to get her Masters Degree at Hunter College, both with honors; quite an accomplishment for a woman of that time. She was an Elementary School teacher as her chosen career. Margaret was a devout Catholic and was a Eucharistic Minister. Her interests included painting, cooking, and volunteering.

Margaret met her husband William (Bill) at a Catholic church dance in New York City. They dated for three years and then married for what would have been 67 years this week. They lived in both New York and Colorado and traveled extensively internationally.

Margaret is survived by four children Janet Knisely (Robert), William Silk Jr. (Elaine), Robert (Barbara), and Arthur. Margaret also had 6 grandchildren Robert Jr., Peter, Brooke, Erin, Anna, and Carrie, as well as 5 great-grandchildren. She will also be remembered by many loving nieces, nephews and their families.

She will be laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery on 6/23 at a private service for immediate family. Arrangements are being handled by Horan & McConaty Funeral Home. A guest register is available at www.horancares.com.

In honor of Margaret, honorable contributions may be made to EWTN(EWTN.COM),in lieu of flowers.