Leontina S. Silvia, age 76 of Fall River, passed away at home December 1, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Livramento, São Miguel, Açores, she was the wife of the late Kenneth J. Silvia for 58 years, and the daughter of the late Manuel and Beatrice (Margarita) Mello. Prior to retiring, Tina worked at the U.S. Records and Elbe File. She then later changed careers to work as a CNA at Catholic Memorial Home and Kimwell Nursing Home. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette’s Church and the former Immaculate Conception Church.
Tina is survived by her children: JoAnn Teves of Somerset, Linda Theriault, husband Michael of Fall River, Deborah Silvia, companion Abel DaSilva and Kenneth Silvia, wife MaryBeth both of Westport; grandchildren: Beatrice, Brandie, & Marc Napert, Lauren & Michaela Theriault, Mandy, Nicole, & Cameron Perrault, Samantha Tierney, Benjamin & Abigail Silvia; great grandchildren: Kenneth Morgera Jr., Gabriel Garcia, Kinsley & Alexis Ferreira, Madison Texeira; several nieces & nephews; and her beloved dog, Polly. Tina was also the sister of the late Gilbert Mello.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St., Fall River THURSDAY at 8:00 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bernadette’s Church at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River, MA. Calling hours WEDNESDAY 5-8 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com