New Bedford - Uriel T. Silva, 70, of New Bedford, died Wednesday, January 28,2004, at St. Luke’s Hospital He was the husband of Natalia (Raposo) Silva. He was the father of Olivia and her husband John Melo of New Bedford, Ricardo and his wife Andrea Silva of West Wareham, Valdemar and his wife Toni-Ann of North Dartmouth, Paula and her husband John Alfaiate of North Dartmouth. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren. He was the brother of Angelina Afonso, Lurdes Ferreira, Madalena Medeiros all of Hudson Mass. He was the brother of the late Jose T. Silva, Jacinto Silva, and Guilhermina Camara.
Mr. Silva was born in St. Michael Azores. He was the son of the late Jose and Almorinda (Tavares) Silva. He was a retired presser form Cliftex Corp. When in the Azores, Mr. Silva was the Chief Financial Officer of the Lima Merchantile Company for 20 years. He was a devoted father and grandfather and loved to spend time with his family.
His funeral will be Saturday,January 31, 2004, from the Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. at 9:30 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Rivet St. New Bedford, MA. Visiting hours will be Friday January 30, 2004 from 6-9 P.M.