FALL RIVER - Jose P. Silva, 68 of 328 Dunbar St. Fall River, died Tuesday at home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Celeste (Sousa) Silva. Father of Jose Silva, Jr. and Celeste Camara both of Fall River, Grandfather of Philip and Nicholas Camara, Brother of Odelia Viveiros of Somersetand uncle to several nieces & nephews.
Born in Fenais da Luz, Sao Miguel, Azores the son of the late Jose Felix Silva and the late Marianna (Pereira) Silva. He was a Fall River resident since 1959. Before retiring, he was a Laborer for Independent Nail Co.He was a member of our Lady of Light Band, and a Founding Member. He was a member of the Afonso Costa Republican Club and Our Lady of Light Society, and St. Michael Holy Name Society. He was a member of St. Michael Church.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 No. Main St. on Saturday at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church at 9:00 A.M. Internment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 5-9 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Outreach, Inc., 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA