Theresa A. (Nicolau) Silvia, 86, of Westport, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Catholic Memorial Home with her daughter and her loving friend Fernanda by her side. She was the wife of the late John C. Silvia, they shared 58 years of marriage.
Mrs. Silvia was born in Fall River, daughter of the late Frank and Victoria (Melo) Nicloau and had resided in Westport for all of her life. Prior to retirement, she worked for many years as a Registered Nurse at St. Anne's Hospital and later went on to teach at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School for 28 years until retirement. She enjoyed traveling with her husband John whether that be on their motorcycle or with their RV. She also enjoyed going on adventures with her girlfriends. She loved sunbathing on the beach while reading a good book. Mrs. Silvia's greatest joy was sharing time with her family and friends. She so enjoyed the fun times she shared with her friends at the Westport Council on Aging. She was most proud of her granddaughter's accomplishments.
Survivors include her daughter: Lisa M. Silvia of Westport; her son: Michael Silvia and his wife Lori of Westport; her granddaughter Tess Silvia; her grandog: Jax; along with many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late George Nicolau and Walter Nicolau.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited will be Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport at 11A.M.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720.