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Alfred Silva Obituary

61, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born February 3, 1946 in Winthrop, MA. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Alfred F. Silva Sr. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret (Collette) Silva, devoted sons, Chris Silva, Derek Silva and his wife Patti, adored granddaughters, Katelyn Rose Silva and Allison Elizabeth Silva, his beloved mother Connie (Zevolo) Silva, dear sister and brother-in-law, Maryanne and Gerald Dechayne, cherished sister-in-law, Judi Rodrigues, and his loving nieces and nephews, Lauren, Cheryl, Michael, Jessica and Matthew, also by many dear and caring relatives and friends. Mr. Silva was a Boston College and Harvard Graduate, a successful businessman in Massachusetts, Kentucky and Georgia and was a veteran in the US Army. The family will receive friends at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home at the (new location) 82 Lynn Street, PEABODY facility on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 from 5 - 8 PM and on Sunday from 3 - 8 PM. His funeral will be held on Monday at 9:00 AM from the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Adelaide's Church, Lowell St., West Peabody at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Mem. Park, Peabody. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 95718 in his memory. For directions & guestbook visit www.ccbfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2007.

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Heather Lawson

January 29, 2008

I am so shocked to have found Mr. Al on this list, while searching for someone else. I truly was blessed to have known him, if only for a short time. I was Mr. Al's Barber for several years here in Douglasville. I will miss him terribly. He always spoke of his family and how much he loved them. I am so sorry for their loss.

Rose Miller (DiRico)

December 6, 2007

I was so surprised to hear the news that Al had passed away it feels like yesterday that I saw him at Maria’s wedding. I will miss him terribly, I have so many wonderful memories of him from North Conway, something I will treasure forever and that will always bring a smile to my face. My thoughts and prayers are with you (Marge), Chris and Derek. Lots of love, Rosebud!

Ed Buckley

December 6, 2007

Love you man

Suzanne Silveira

December 5, 2007

I'll always remember Al from the Gorton's days. We were all so close then and had such fun together. I'm sorry we all lost touch. Parties at Castle Hill, Bruce Whilton's house and, of course, the Tavern. Many good memories.

Barbara Chumbler

December 2, 2007

Al was a good friend with a great personality and terrific sense of humor, Knowing him was a joy, and he has left behind wonderful memories for all who were lucky enough to know him. May God bless his family and comfort them in this time of grief.

Melissa Chumbler Robert Tinsley

December 2, 2007

We already miss you so much, but are so thankful to have had you as our very dear friend. I learned a lot from your generosity, sense of humor, and sense of loyalty to family - which included many of your friends as well. I'm really going to miss your stories. I gained a lot from our friendship, and my life has been enriched from your being in it. You were truly taken away from us too early. We miss you.

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