João O. Silva, age 76 of Fall River, passed away on Jan. 5, 2013. He was the husband of the late Vanda (Correia) Silva. He was born in Relva, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Açores and predeceased by his mother, Ermelinda da Conceição Silva and his father. Prior to retiring, João was a Machinist for TASCO Engineering of N. Dighton, MA. He was a parishioner and former lecturer of St. Anthony of Padua Church, an avid sports fisherman, and a member of the Ateneu Luso-Americano.
He is survived by his brother in law, Valdo D. Correia of Fall River, a niece and a nephew.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on WEDNESDAY at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours on TUESDAY from 5-8 P.M.