SILVA, JOHN J. "SPATZ" of So. Boston, July 14, 2013. Beloved husband of Helen (NEE). Devoted father of John J. "Chico" Silva and wife Kerry, Carl R., Kathleen M. & James J. Silva. Dear brother of Rosemary Kinsella, Stephen, Christine, Linda Silva & the late Frank, Ted, Carl Siva & Delores Bassett. Cherished Papa Jim of Jonathan, Hannah, Holly, Riley, Mackenzie, Carly, Brooklyn, Devyn & Jimmy. Also survived by numerous nieces & nephews. Visiting hours at The Casper Funeral Home, 187 Dorchester St, So. Boston Thursday 4-8 P.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Brigid's Church Friday at 10 A.M. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Neponset. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Diabetes Assoc, 10 Speen St, 2nd Floor, Framingham, MA 01701.