Odelia (Manteiga) Silvia, age 80 of Somerset for 56 years. Passed away April 2, 2009. She was the wife of Arthur Silvia. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Antonio S. and Maria (Cabral) Manteiga. Prior to retiring, Mrs. Silvia worked as a social worker for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and last at Southpointe Rehabilitation Center. She was a parishioner of St. John of God Church & a member of the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association.
Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 sons: Michael A. Silvia of Reading, MA and Robert Silvia of Fall River, MA; 4 sisters: Hilda Mendonca, Mary Slusack & Theresa Moniz all of Somerset, and Madeline Jacobson of Mission Viejo, CA; 2 grandchildren: Daniel & Mary and several nieces & nephews. She was sister of the late John Manteiga and Frances Richards.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. Monday at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Somerset. Calling hours Sunday 2-6 P.M.