Heartbreaking news.. Joe Silverio gone at 34

moses · #1 04-23-2019, 10:57 AM

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.

cakes44 · #2 04-23-2019, 11:09 AM

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.

ADJMK · #3 04-23-2019, 11:12 AM

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.

robfla · #4 04-23-2019, 11:24 AM

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

Dahoss · #5 04-23-2019, 11:31 AM

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....

knickslions2 · #6 04-23-2019, 11:38 AM

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

MaTH716 · #7 04-23-2019, 11:53 AM

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.

3kings · #8 04-23-2019, 12:35 PM

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.

cal828 · #9 04-23-2019, 11:44 AM

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.

Bogey · #10 04-23-2019, 11:28 AM

Awful news, condolences to his family and friends.

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