Alvin Silvia, Sr., 72, of New Bedford died Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Patricia (Costa) Silvia.
Born in Fall River, son of the late Alvaros T. and Elvira (Gouveia) Silvia, he had lived in New Bedford for 35 years. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Prior to retirement, he worked for Pratt & Whitney in E. Hartford, CT and had also worked for Chamberlain Manufacturing in New Bedford and the New Bedford Park Department at Fort Taber. Mr. Silvia enjoyed gardening and loved his dog Peanuts.
Including his wife, survivors include a son: Alvin Silvia, Jr. of New Bedford; a brother: John Silvia of Dartmouth; a sister: Helen Vieira of Dartmouth; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, March 4, 2011 at the Potter Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Thursday 5 – 8 P.M.
Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Bedford.