Frank Silvia, Sr., 91, of Westport, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014 at The Highlander in Fall River. He was the husband of Mariana (Pavao) Silvia.
Born in Fall River, son of the late August and Josephine (Oliveira) Silvia, he had resided in Westport for most of his life. A veteran of WWII, he served his country in the United States Army. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a truck driver for the Local 526 and 251 of Rhode Island. Mr. Silvia was a member of the American Legion Post 145 and the V.F.W. Ouellette Post 8520, both of Westport and a communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport.
Survivors along with his wife include 2 sons: Frank Silvia, Jr. and his wife Dee of Westport and Mark Silvia and his wife Denise of Somerset; 1 daughter: Evelyn O’Hara and her husband Edward of Westport; 1 brother: Alfred Silvia of Somerset; 1 sister: Dorothy Silvia of FL; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late Sandra Plechaty.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the POTTER FUNERAL HOME, 81 Reed Rd., Westport, MA 02790 at 11:00 A.M.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. prior to the service.
Interment will be in Beech grove Cemetery, Westport.