TAUNTON – Miss Florentine L. “Florrie” Silveira, a lifelong Taunton resident passed away on May 26, 2011 after a brief illness at the age of 89 years.
She was born in Taunton to her late parents, Jose V. Silveira and Maria Luisa (Freitas) Silveira on March 8, 1922 and was educated in the Taunton Public School System, graduating from Taunton High School.
She was employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts until her retirement and enjoyed traveling, nationally and internationally, with her beloved sister, Mary L. Silveira with whom she resided until Mary’s death in 2004.
Besides her sister, Mary, she was predeceased by three brothers, Charles Silveira, Joseph Silveira and Leon Silveira.
Miss Silveira is survived by many nieces, nephews, dear friends and neighbors.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Taunton Animal Shelter, 821 W. Water St., Taunton, MA 02780, or the charity of your choice.
Calling hours are respectfully omitted.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony Church at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2011.
Interment
will be at St. Joseph Cemetery immediately following.
Arrangements are by the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.