Heartbreaking news.. Joe Silverio gone at 34
 

News comes from FB that Joe Silviero (RHT), beloved in a certain way here for years, has tragically died at 34.

He had been sick for awhile, particularly with kidney issues, but his passing still appears to have shocked. Hearts go out to his family and children.

Joe had become a very good handicapper/player and his progress can be traced here. I'd see him at Saratoga most summers and he was very kind. It's very hard to imagine he's gone.

This is genuinely sad news. He was fun here and truly had developed a strong opinion. Just awful.

If anyone hears of a gofundme, or something of the kind, as I believe he had children, I hope they post it here.

Truly heartbreaking news. I always enjoyed hearing his thoughts...on races...on handicapping strategy...on anything.

Being roughly the same age and having children as well, I echo Andy’s comment about sharing any sort of gofundme information if it exists. I can’t even imagine.

Joe will be missed very much.

JFC...that is truly horrible.

You guys are exactly right that he grew into a damn good handicapper, and he'll definitely be missed on here, though that is obviously nothing compared to the loss for his family.

Man this truly sucks. He was a unique guy and had made himself into one of the best on the board... Will miss his locks of the year du jour ...

Terrible news. Very sad for all involved. Was fun to read his thoughts on here as crazy as some opinions were. He obviously had a passion for racing which needs people of his age group.
Condolences to his family.

very sad to hear that.. I will certainly miss his posts and prayers go out to his family.

I echo what Andy said about the GoFundMe. I feel terrible for his children.

RIP

Awful news, condolences to his family and friends.

He will definitely be missed, he had a true passion for the game.

Very sad news. We tangled quite a bit over the years but there was no denying his passion and he loved his kids dearly. We spoke about them on occasion in between our pissing matches.

34 is just way too young....

Just awful news!! Very upsetting to hear this. RIP Joey

I think we all know that he could be irritating and over the top with some of his predictions, but he also had an infectious enthusiasm for the game. I think we will all miss him greatly.

What an absolute sin. Joseph was a character that brought so much to this board. Sometimes it was good, sometimes it wasn't, but he was always entertaining. He loved the game so much and would take time to post his opinions and discuss the game with anyone. The only other thing he liked to talk about more than racing was his children, I know he loved them so much. My deepest condolences go out to his family. We lost a good one way before his time.

RIP Joseph.

This is sad and horrible news. Prayers to his children and family. I can’t help but think the Baffert horses might be getting a little extra push from now on. :)

RIP to our friend. Joe was such a character and I loved running into him at Saratoga for the entertainment if nothing else. His passion for the game was unmatched.

Life is too short, soak it all in.

Please do, Id be happy to donate as well.

34 fn years old that's sobering. That is just awful news just awful

It won’t be the same without him here. Rest In Peace Joe.

Incredibly devastating news to hear.

We definitely had our spats in the past, but you’d be blind as a bat if you didn’t realize the growth he experienced as a handicapper/contributor. One of the sharper opinions on this board for a few years now. This hits like a punch to the gut for the DT faithful, I can’t even imagine how his family feels. My heart literally cracked in half when hearing about this about 10 mins ago. This hurts.

Rest In Peace Joe!

Just a shame. Rest in Peace RH10

This is just awful news. I'm having a real hard time processing this right now. I knew he had some health issues but to be gone at 34 is just tragic. He was the heart and soul of this board for as long as I can remember. His passion for the game was unparalleled. It won't be the same without him.

Very sad news. Will be missed here and everywhere.

Sad to hear of his passing :( his posts were highly entertaining at times, but was a young guy who followed the sport. He'll be missed .... R.I.P.

Terrible news. He could be a handful at times, but you could never question his passion for the game and though opinionated, he was also willing to listen and learn. He will be missed and my heart breaks for his family.

Damn sad news, at a loss for words except I found his opinions interesting and this is so sad for this to happen to such a young man...I knew he had health issues but nothing this serious, Rest in Peace Joe, even though I dont know them, your family and friends are in my thoughts...

very sad news---life sucks at times

Is there a poster on the board that has a line to his loved ones? I second Andy and philscki’s sentiment of a crowd funding for his kids that are left behind w/o a father.

I’m in contact with a family friend from Schenectady. Coached Joe in Little League and grew up with his mother. He’ll keep us informed. Horribly sad day. So clear how much he meant to everyone in the unique way a community like this ‘lives’.

Thanks Steve! You’re oh so right. I’m sure you’ll keep us informed and I’m sure his family knows there’s a legion of fellow horseplayers champing at the bit to help in any way they can.

As badly as we butted heads, and it was ugly, he grew on me bigtime outside of the selections threads, as he did with most others on this board. We watched the kid grow into an helluva an identifier.

He held DougieSal in such high regard. Ditto with Andy. Clashed with Bama, Knicks, and I, but I learned to put those feelings aside as they weren’t doing anyone any good. As much as Bama and Joe traded barbs, you’d think they were mortal enemies, but Bama cared for the kid (in his own warped way). He was the one that reached out to me to let me know today, and I could tell that he was genuinely upset about his passing. Goes to show how this community you’ve started can truly rally around one another in time of need. Docicu’s death hurt. Dellinger’s loss was a punch to our gut. RHT’s untimely death hit me in a way that I didn’t see coming. Nobody deserves to check out in their 30’s. It’s just NOT RIGHT. He leaves but not without an impression on us that will live forever. My heart absolutely goes out to his family in these trying times. I think we all can answer the bell as much as we’re comfortable with to ensure his children will know how many people/complete strangers their dad has impacted.

It’s been a very sad day for me. Just a sad day for all of us I think.

Wow...just awful. Horrible day.

If nothing gets started for his wife and children maybe we can start something for them.

I'm hurting too bud. I know I'm playing tacticus/roadster box exacta for him big time.

Just terrible news.
And only 34 years old.
Really,really sad.
Rest In Peace Joe.

Absolutely! I just suggested we play a big Derby Day P6 ticket in his honor, singling a Baffert horse if possible. Nice chunk would go to his kids if it wins. If it loses, i’m sure we’ll be donating to his family either way.

My condolences to his family and friends and anyone here that knew him on a more personal level beyond his screen name.

Honestly in the last couple of years he was one of the reasons I continue to frequent "The Paddock" as he was often the initiator of discussion on major races and individual horses.

I liked that--beyond his progress in strict, objective handicapping--he was foremost a loyal fan of certain owners/stables/trainers the way someone from NY might be a die-hard Knicks fan or someone from LA lauds the Dodgers (or the way freddymo hangs on to the Phipps stable). He also kept watch for "future stars" in the maiden and conditioned allowance ranks at all times, often highlighting them on this board. These latter attributes are IMO lacking nowadays in racing, to its detriment, and if the sport could generate a significant number of fans of his sort it would be in a lot better shape than it is today.

I thought the same, too, when I first read the news. If one of us finds a channel to make a charitable donation in lieu of flowers hopefully it will be posted in order to send along the proceeds.

Condolences to all...

This is such sad news. I'm in a state of shock. I didn't know him personally but I've been reading his posts for years. He was such a character. As everyone has said, he had such a passion for racing and he had become a good handicapper. He will be sorely missed. This board will not be the same without him.

I see he has an obituary posted on Legacy.com.

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/da...224&fhid=18322

Thank you for posting his obit. To put a face to his name really hits home🙏

Life comes at you fast. He was a good one for all of us.

Peace to him and family.

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