East Taunton, December 8, 2015 Joao R. Silva Passed away at home with his loving family by his side, following a lengthy illness. Joao is survived by his wife Margarita (Reis) Silva of East Taunton. He was born in Cape Verde, the son of the late Evaristo & Maria (Reis) Silva. Joao has resided in East Taunton and was formerly of Quincy. He was employed at North Coast Seafood in South Boston. Joao enjoyed listening to music, watching soccer and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his wife he leaves his children Paulo Silva and his wife Edna of East Taunton, Daniel Silva of Cape Verde and Mereiam Silva of Cape Verde. He also leaves his nine grandchildren and two siblings. A church service will be held at the Nova Alianca Church of the Nazarene, 38 Mystic St., Brockton, Ma on Friday at 9 am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Thursday from 6-8 pm. at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, Ma 02780 Burial will be in Melrose Cemetery in Brockton.