Arthur Silvia, age 88 of Somerset, passed away Jan. 24, 2015. He was the husband of the late Odelia (Manteiga) Silvia and the son of the late Manuel M. DaSilva and Maria Conceicao (Souza) Silva. Prior to retiring, Arthur worked for the Town of Somerset as a Head Custodian at the South Middle School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, stationed in Berlin, and he was an avid gardener.
He is survived by his 2 sons: Michael A. Silvia (wife Susan) of Reading, MA and Robert Silvia (wife Janice) of Fall River; 2 grandchildren: Daniel & Mary Silvia, several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Manuel Silvia Jr., Antone, Noel, Joseph, Bento, and David Silvia.
Calling hours will be held on THURSDAY from 4-8 P.M with a memorial service at 7:00 P.M. in the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River. Interment will be private. www.rogersfuneral.com.