David Silvia Sr., age 91, passed away on Monday January 12, 2015. He was the son of the late Manuel and Maria Conceicão Silvia, and husband of the late Frances (Miller) Silvia. David was a loom fixer at the Sagamore Mills, retired as head custodian at Somerset Middle School, and a parishioner of St. John of God Parish.
He is survived by his children; Sandra Golz (companion Ernest Caroselli), David Silvia Jr. (wife Evelyn), Christine Silvia, Marjorie DePontes (husband Joseph), John (companion Richard Ramonas) and Frank Silvia (wife Robin), brother; Arthur Silvia, 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. He was also the father of the late Brenda Ouellette, brother of the late Noel, Manuel, Antone, Joseph and Benny Silvia.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on SATURDAY here at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial St. John of God Church at 10 A.M. Interment is private. Calling hours on FRIDAY from 4-8 P.M.