MATTAPOISETT — Charles J. Silveira Sr., age 84, of Mattapoisett, died October 27, 2014 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of the late Fay M. (Knight) Silveira to whom he was married for 40 years.
Born in Mattapoisett, he was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict, a talented union carpenter, enjoyed farming, friends and family.
He is survived by his son Charles Silveira Jr., his daughter Gayle Lawrence and several grandchildren. He was the father of the late Carolyn Faulkner
His graveside service with military honors will take place on Friday at 11 A.M. in Centre Cemetery in Rochester. Visiting hours are omitted. It is suggested remembrances be made in his name to the Wounded Warriers Project Inc. www.wilsonchapel.net