TAUNTON – Manuel P. Silva, husband of the late Maria (Amaral) Silva, died at Morton Hospital on Dec. 21, 2015.
He was 96.
Born in Fayal, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel and Zilmita Silva.
A veteran of the Portuguese Army, Mr. Silva moved to this area in 1960.
Employed by Friendly Real Estate as a finish carpenter, he retired many years ago.
Mr. Silva was a communicant of St. Anthony Church.
Survivors include his son, Joseph M. Silva and his wife Lois of Taunton; and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015 at 8 a.m. followed by his funeral mass at St. Anthony Church at 10:00 a.m.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 8 to 9:30 a.m. prior to the Funeral Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.