Joseph Gerald Sliva

Joseph Gerald Sliva, age 78, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born March 25, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph John Sliva and Helen Bukoski. Joseph has been a lifelong resident of Florida, growing up in Miami and moving to Avon Park in the early 1980's.  He served in the U.S. Air Force, was a former U.S. Marshall, and was the former Avon Park Police Chief.  He is survived by his Sons - Joseph G. Sliva II (Kayla) of Sebring, FL; Donald Roth Jr. (Ashley) of Avon Park, FL; Daughters- Stephanie Townsend (Heath) of Tavernier, FL; Marybeth Houston (Rex) of Islamorada, FL; Sister - Joyce Halaychick (Michael) of Orlando, FL; 12 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM with family receiving friends beginning at 10:00 AM at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park.  Interment will follow in Bougainvillea Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the National Fraternal Order of Police. www.fop.net

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
111 E. Circle St.
Avon Park, FL  33825
Online condolences may be left at:
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com