Marcelo da Silva, age 80, of Fall River passed away November 5, 2009. Born in Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was husband of the late Maria Olivia (Pimental) da Silva and son of the late Manuel and Natalia da Silva. He was a retired construction worker and a member of Holy Trinity Church.
He is survived by 5 children: Samuel Silva of Tiverton, Natalie Galego and Mary Bibeault, both of Fall River, Clotilde Pereira of Westport and Tiago Silva of Swansea; 1 brother: Antonio da Silva of Tiverton; 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was brother of the late John Silva, Manuel da Silva and Margaret Medeiros.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1521 N. Main St., Saturday at 8 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Trinity Church at 9 A.M. Entombment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 4-8 P.M.