Edmundo Silva, 84, of North Dartmouth died Wednesday December 18, 2002 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Beatrice (Perreira) Silva, who died on June 18, 2002; they had been married for 59 years.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel and Claudia (Mendonca) Silva, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life.
Mr. Silva was formerly employed as a buffer and polisher at the Newport Naval Base for 34 years until his retirement.
During World War II, he served in the U. S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Humboldt. He was awarded the American Area medal, the European-African Theater medal, and the World War II Victory medal.
Survivors include a son, Edmund Silva and his wife Nancy of North Dartmouth; and a grandson, Adam Silva and his wife Lorraine of North Dartmouth.He was the brother of the late Manuel Silva.
A Private Funeral Service will be held in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park Street, New Bedford. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, New Bedford.