Irene (Da Ponte) Silvia, age 85, of Swansea, passed away June 4, 2010. She was the wife of the late George M. Silvia and the daughter of the late Antonio & Deolinda (Silvestre) Da Ponte. Prior to retiring, Irene worked for Raytheon on the Assembly Line and previously worked for many years in the Garment Industry. She was a parishioner of St. John of God Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen & (husband Michael) Boyle of N. Easton, MA. 3 grandsons: James Shyne, Daniel & (wife Melissa) Shyne, Andrew & (wife Amanda) Shyne. 2 granddaughters: Kathryn & Lila Shyne. 2 nephews: Michael & David Sousa. She was the sister of the late Theresa Sousa.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. TUESDAY at 9:00 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church, Somerset at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours MONDAY 4-8 P.M.