Sylvester Jerome Criscione, age 80 of Shawano, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012 at a local nursing home. Born on January 5, 1932 in Shawano, he was the son of the late Sam and Ellen (Glick) Criscione. Sylvester was raised in Mattoon and enlisted with the United States Army on January 28, 1949. After service, Sylvester worked for the Appleton Public School system and for Maytag. In his free time he enjoyed taking walks and fishing. Sylvester is survived by: 5 children, Vicki (Bruce) Stevens of New Boston, TX, Susan Ostenberg, Barbara Meulmanns, Ricky Criscione, Karla Criscione; several grandchildren including Anthony Schmidt of Appleton and Sarah Schmidt of Nichols; numerous great-grandchildren; a brother, Lyle Criscione; and a sister, Helen Powell. Sylvester was preceded in death by his parents and 11 brothers and sisters. Private family services will be held at a later date with Military Rites conducted by the Shawano American Legion Post #117. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com