David Anthony Silletti 56 years old of Forked River, NJ passed away at home on Saturday March 15th. David was born on June 12, 1968, to Luca and Patricia Silletti and was raised in Belleville NJ. David enjoyed football, wrestling and crew at Belleville High School and graduated in 1986. He went on to college at Central Connecticut State University and graduated with a marketing degree. David owned and operated a mailing company and then was hired as a Belleville Fire Fighter. Time at the fire house was a second home to David, he loved his job and moved up quickly. In February 2024 David retired from the Belleville Fire Department as a Deputy Chief.

David met his wife of 24 years, Jessica (Nappi), while coaching the Belleville High School Crew Team and were married on February 9, 2001. They had three children together, two sons Brett Silletti (22), Luke Silletti (20), and a daughter Morgan Silletti (17).

David enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His favorite times were spent in Key West, fishing, boating, watching wrestling tournaments, traveling cross country with his son Luke, attending daddy / daughter dances, couching crew and wrestling, as well as dinners with family, friends and fire fighters.

He was predeceased by his father Luca Silletti. He is survived by his mother Patricia Silletti of Belleville and brothers Micheal Silletti his wife Nicole of Clifton NJ, Luke Silletti and his wife Leanne of Fairfield NJ, Jason Silletti and his wife Toni of Cedar Grove, NJ. Also survived by his in-laws Allen and Judith Nappi of Forked River, NJ, Jarod and Holly Nappi of West Orange, NJ, as well as many nieces and nephews; Gabriella Silletti (his God-Daughter), Jason Jr. Silletti (JJ), Jack Silletti, Lucia Silletti, Gianna Silletti, and Christopher Giordano.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday March 21, 2025, at the Chandelier 340 Franklin Avenue in Belleville NJ from 2PM to 6PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The David Anthony Silletti Foundation (503C status is pending). Foundation was established in David’s name for Neuroscience Research and Outreach Services. The David Anthony Silletti Foundation 464 Penn Ave. N. Forked River NJ 08731. Or a donation to any organization of your choice.