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for Domingo Silva
January 12, 2012
Sam I am deeply saddened to hear about your passing in September. You were a special friend to Jude and a wonderful Godfather to our daughter Emily. I remember the first time you held Emily in your arms you were so proud, your smile was infectious! Emily was six weeks old at the time. Our sincere condolences to your family...We are going to have a memorial on Monday for you Sam so our family can say goodbye. Thank you for sharing in our Life you will be missed. We Love you...
Janet Ruggieri
Marlborough, MA
surprise!!!
emily pacific
January 12, 2012
I just found out last night after thinking about Sam and why he has not returned my phone calls, sent a Christmas card (which in true Sam fashion was always late!), or answer my happy New Year text.. Well it was becasue he passed away this past September... I do know any of sam's family ( but i sure have heard stories), but Sam was a big part of my family... He was my GODFATHER... My father (Jude) and Sam were in the Air Force together, they were roommates for over 2 years but family for the past 40...Sam and my dad had such a special bond and friendship that when i came along (after 2 other children Jude and Melissa) Dad chose Sam as my Godfather... I am so thankful that my Dad chose to save "the best for last", meaning his last child and his best friend... Even though sam and I live so far away (him in chicago and me in Mass), we always stayed close through phone calls, letters and visits!!I will always have my memories of Sam, him buying me a sweatpants and sweatshirt soccer outfit that i wore to shreds when i was in 5th grade,my birthday card and money that i always used for new indoor soccer shoes, his cards always signed "your GodFather, Sam", always addressing his cards to "emily-lynn"his love for the Bears and Cubs (which i am of course a B-town fan but i never faulted him for that!), when Sam and my dad got together was so cute, they were like 2 kids reminicing over "the good old days", going in and out of Logan airport for the times he was coming in for a visit.. I remember him coming for my 1st communion, my graduation, he was unable to come to my wedding ( which i am still mad at the town of Aurora for not giving him the time off) and lastly my Dad 60th birthday. Sam and i arraged everything, he would fly in and i would pick him up with my kids (Blake 11 and Lana 8)because he had never met my kids, just seen them in all the pictures i sent.. That was a great visit and i will always remember my Dads face as i walked into the party with you.. i am sorry i have not been able to take a trip out to Aurora to meet your family and visit your stomping ground.. But because you (Sam) had to pass away, i have no excuse not to come now, i need and want to visit your grave... This saddens me to no end but i will come, i have promised for years and now i am going to make it happen.. Just stinks its for a different reasons.. Sam, i love ypu and will miss you greatlt, You were more than just a Godfather you were part of my family!!! XOXO
~emily-lynn
Your Goddaughter
marianne
September 28, 2011
Love and miss you always
September 28, 2011
Love and miss you
Sherry Hickey
September 20, 2011
To the Silva family, I am so sorry to hear from my brother that Mingo had passed. My prayers are with all of his family. He was always sch a sweetheart and I hope that all of your great family memories will bring you comfrt in the coming weeks. Sherry (Gutierrez) Hickey, Sparta, Tn.
BARBARA MITCHELL-CHATZIARAPOGLOU
September 18, 2011
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE SILVA FAMILY. SAM WAS A FORCE OF NATURE. I HAD KNOWN HIM FOR YEARS. HE WAS FUNNY & ALWAYS HAD A KIND WORD. HIS FAMILY & FRIENDS WILL TRULY MISS HIM. HOPING THAT THE MANY MANY MANY HAPPY MEMORIES WILL HELP HEAL YOUR HEARTS. SAM IS DEFINITLEY IN A GOOD PLACE.
Jennifer Bartel
September 17, 2011
To the Silva family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sam was such a wonderful guy, he will truely be missed. He always brought us ice cream and candy bars and had so many stories to share. He will always be in our thoughts and memories.
September 16, 2011
A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Mingo, you will be missed!
Archie and Bonnie Vargas
Paul, Joan, and Bill Baxendale
September 16, 2011
Sam's memory will always be with us. He was a great guy and will surely be missed. Our sympathy goes to the family.
Stephanie Oros Bolen
September 16, 2011
Sammy will be missed by everyone that knew and loved him. He always showed you that he cared in some little way or another, like when he brought me ice cream or candy when I bartended at St George's. He'll now have the best seat in the house to watch his Bears. RIP Sammy..
Steve Griffey
September 16, 2011
I worked with Sam at AT&T(Lucent Technologies). He was a fun guy to work with and I'll always remember him with fond memories.
Ron & Sharon Sickles
September 16, 2011
To Sam's family we offer our deepest sympathies, Sam will be greatly missed, with his ready smile and friendly Hi, to all he knew. Sam was a very nice man. and we will miss him. Ron & Sharon Sickles
Rick and Lee Ann Phelps
September 15, 2011
To the Silva family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. You already know how much Sammy meant to us. Thank you so much for including us in his last days. He will be missed by so many people. He was a true friend. It won't be the same without you Sammy. Love ya, Rick and Lou Ann!!! Nobody else can ever call me that and get away with it! Go Bears!
Karen Bussman
September 15, 2011
You will be missed dear friend. Our deepest sympathies to the Silva family.
Karen Bussman & Gary Bass
Mark and Kathy Wright
September 15, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
September 15, 2011
To the family of Sammy, my friend. I have known Sam for about 40 years. I will never forget his wit or his smile that was always there. Please know that there will always be a place in my heart for Sammy Silva...RIP my friend...Joanie Boldan
K Pfoutz
September 15, 2011
We will always remember the great times we had with Sam tailgating at Soldier Field for Bears' games. His great humor, hearty laugh, and caring manner will be greatly missed by those of us at St. George's that enjoyed his friendship! Here's to ya, Sam!
Deepest sympathies to the Silva family.
Kurt and Kim Pfoutz
September 15, 2011
Sorry to hear of Sam's passing. He was a neighbor and an old friend. Basketball games in my driveway at night. My sincere sympathies. Pete Heimsath
Phil Jungels
September 15, 2011
I was really saddened, to hear about Sam's passing last night. He was really a classy guy, always fun, and a great friend.
He will be missed by all his friends, his family, and the community.
Sam was a gem!
September 15, 2011
it a loss that i will surely take very hard. sam was a true friend, with a smile and a hand shake every time we met. we went to grade school at st. joe"s we had some very good times he will be missed by many. BOB REAM
September 15, 2011
Sam will be missed by many at AMVETS . When the word of his passing got to us, we were deeply saddened.
Sam, thank you for your service to our country.You stood in line with with many that made this country great.
I pray that God grant you peace and may your family be comforted at this time and for always.
Steven A. Holt Commander AMVETS Post 103
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