Jose B. Silva, age 72, of Fall River, passed away May 19, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Maria J. (Santos) Silva. Born in Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores he was the son of the late James & Maria (Bandara) Silva. Prior to retiring in 2004, Jose worked for 24 years as a Maintenance Man for McDonald’s in Fall River. He was a parishioner of Santo Christo Church and a member of the Academica Club.
Besides his wife of Fall River, he is survived by his 5 children: Paul Silva of Boynton Beach, FL, Robert Silva, Belinda Pontes (husband Frank), Lucy Cabral, Christine Tarter (fiancé Rick Nadich) all of Fall River; the brother of Lydia Raposa (husband George), Edwarda Silvia (husband William) all of Somerset, and the late Norbert & Antone Silva; the grandfather of Chad, Corey, Casey, Kayla, Ryan, Kyle, Desiree, & Tevin; great grandfather of Kaeson; and the uncle to many nieces & nephews. Jose’s family would like to extend a special thanks to The Shine Program & to Southeastern Hospice & Palliative Care for everything they have done for the family at this difficult time.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on SATURDAY at 7:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Santo Christo Church at 8:30 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours FRIDAY 5-8 P.M.