Tobias “Toby” Silvia Jr., age 83 of Tiverton, RI passed away on November 30, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Amaral) Silvia of 59 years, and son of the late Tobias Silvia Sr., and Mary (Souza) Silvia. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, and prior to retiring he was a packing manager at Lightolier. Toby also played the trumpet for various bands in Fall River, a Professional Welterweight Boxer, was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan, loved animals and watching TV especially boxing.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his precious daughter Donna Marie Boucher, loving grandson Peter Blair Boucher, siblings; Joseph Silvia (wife Joann) of Altoona WI, and Maureen Guinen (husband Richard) of Ashville, NC, and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral arrangements were under the direction of Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday at Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St., Tiverton at 10:00 A.M. Interment in Pocasset Hill Cemetery, Tiverton. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to either the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Hospice Center 1085 North Main St. Providence, RI 02904, or Holy Ghost Church 316 Judson St. Tiverton, RI 02878.