Lynn J. Silva, 59, of New Bedford died Friday September 6, 2013 at home suddenly in his sleep.
Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Regina (Belmarce) Hathaway and Antonio B. Silva, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Mr. Silva was employed in the meat department at Stop and Shop on Dartmouth Street for the past ten years.
Survivors include his siblings, Karl B. Silva and his wife Maria, Wayne Silva, Ellen Hathaway, and Agnes Souza, all of New Bedford; his brothers-in-law, Brian Semiao and David Hoffman; five nephews; four great-nieces and two great-nephews.
He was the brother of the late Kathleen Semiao, and stepson of the late Gordon F. Hathaway.
His Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Sunday from 4-8 PM. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.