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Anthony Silva Obituary

Anthony Paul Silva formerly of Chelmsford; 55 TEXAS Anthony Paul Silva, 55, passed away at his family's home in Chelmsford on November 6, 2008. Born May 26, 1953, in Woburn, Anthony was a self employed landscape contractor in LaMarque, Texas for the past three decades. He was a member of the first graduating Class of 1972 from Nashoba Valley Technical High School in Westford. Tony was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and a Harley Davidson enthusiast. A son of the late Francis and the late Delcia Ruth (Horton) Silva of Chelmsford. He is survived by his wife, Vivian (Taylor) Silva of Dickinson, Texas; his previous wife, Yolanda (Leyva) Silva of Dickinson, Texas, and their daughters, Rita Maria (Silva) Maldonado of Dickinson, Texas, Toni Renee (Silva) Kovach of Friendswood, Texas, and Ashley Danielle (Silva) Bennett of Dickinson, Texas. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and longtime friend and hunting companion, Terry Spencer of Texas City, Texas. Anthony is also survived by brothers, Francis A. Silva of Kittery, Maine, David E. A. Silva, of Bacliff, Texas, Wayne A. Silva of Chelmsford, Joseph A. Silva of Chelmsford, Gene A. Silva of Chelmsford; and sisters, Donna M. (Silva) Eastwood of Tyngsboro, and Delcia M. (Silva) Diprimio of Billerica. SILVA YOU ARE INVITED TO A CELEBRATION OF TONY'S LIFE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, AT THE STONEY BROOK ROD AND GUN CLUB, LOWELL ROAD, WESTFORD MA FROM 5 UNTIL 8 P.M. E-CONDOLENCE SITE WWW.MCDONOUGHFUNERALHOME.COM

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Published by Lowell Sun on Nov. 9, 2008.

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Louisa Stevens

November 22, 2008

Dear Girls, Rita, Renee', Ashley, Vivian, Yolanda and all your family. Words can not express how deeply! sorry we are of the loss of your dad. He was and still is, truely one of a kind. We all hold a special place in our hearts for Tony and always will. My God bless yall and keep yall safe.
He will be missed on weekend morning visits at mom and papa's for straight shot coffee just spending time with him durning the day there. party,fishing, hunting, And just seeing him get introuble with mom it was just to funny at times seeing him run from her and dad say give him the man a break. and spending nothing but good times with him and our family's , remembering him just driving up on his motorcycle in his tux at my wedding is a great memory like many other that I could go on. He was like a true brother to all of us!! love the Stevens family! Louisa, Billy, Christopher, William.

Mr./Mrs. Eduardo Bautista

November 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers to the family survived by Mr. Silva. My most deepest sympathy goes out to the children who have lost a vailable milestone in their life. May his memory live on through those eyes.

Myra Bonney

November 19, 2008

I am very sorry for your lost. I kown he was a good man because he did a great job in raising great children. My deepest condolence to all the family. May God be with you All,
Myra Bonney (Rita's Aunt)

Rickkie-Rachelle Carroll

November 15, 2008

Dear Girls, Rita, Renee', Ashley, Vivian, Yolanda and all your family. Words can not express how deeply! sorry we are of the loss of your dad. He was and still is, truely one of a kind. We all hold a special place in our hearts for Tony and always will. My God bless yall and keep yall safe.
Love always the Carroll Fam.
Mike & Rickkie-Rachelle, Mikkie & Vanessa , Tranee' & Chris & Jaelin

rita hammer

November 14, 2008

Our thoughts and prayer are with
you all Rita,Renee,Ashley,Vivian and
all of Tony Family.We have a lot of
wonderful memories that will also be
in are hearts.
Love alway The Hammer Family
Steve,Rita,Shawn and JR

Edye Knighten

November 14, 2008

My Heart and prayers are with you all. Always hang on to the love you shared and cherish the memories you made.

Ernest and Sarah Leyva

November 13, 2008

Rita, Renee, Ashley, Vivian and all of Tony's family,

Our most sincere sympathy goes out to all of you. Tony was a truely wonderful person and brother in law. He was always there for us when we need him. Our memories of his kindness will always be with us and he will be sadly missed.

All of our love, Uncle Ernest and Tia Sarah

Felix & Carolyn Herrera

November 13, 2008

To all of The Silva Family, our Family Wish to express our deepest sympathy during your time of grief. Tony will always be remembered for his friendly sweet nature. May God Bless You

Al & Rachel Carmona

November 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Al & Rachel Carmona

November 13, 2008

To all of Tonys' family, I wish to express my condolences and prayers to all of you. I know how hard it is to lose a love one, and I pray that you will all be there for each other.
Tony was an awesome man, so kind, friendly, loving and gentle. Know that our prayers are with you guys.
Love,
Uncle Al & Aunt Rachel & family

dave lorentzen

November 12, 2008

To all of tonys family here and in texas, Iam so sorry to hear that he passed on, We didnt see each other for a long time but it sure was a good time! loved and remembered. dave & leah lorentzen

Rick Allard

November 11, 2008

Dear Silva Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Tony was a great guy and will always be remembered.
Rick & Paula Allard & Boys

Dorothy Horton

November 11, 2008

To The Silva Family from Ma to Texas Tony will always be rembered and special he now will be at peace and no more sickness. My deepest sympathy to his famliy and it was very heart warming in all they did to make his last few weeks so comforting. Love Aunt Dot

November 10, 2008

Gene and Family
So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Kevin & Diane

John Raftery

November 10, 2008

November 10,2008
Joe,Gene,and all of tony's family,he was a good friend and will be fondly remembered to me,Pat Lowney/Taylor and her husband Rick. He was not only a classmate but a life long friend. He will be missed: classmate&friend Lil-John Headsmen M.C.

Carol David

November 9, 2008

Dear Gene and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Tonys passing. He always had that special Silva smile.
My fondest memory of Tony had to do with toenails! He always remembered. Love, Carol David

Pat Taylor

November 9, 2008

our deepest sympathy to Tony's family and loved ones.

Pat and Rick

Pat Taylor

November 9, 2008

Tony: You will be missed so much. I will always love you and I keep you in my heart.
Love, Pat

Mark Cote

November 9, 2008

As a long time friend of the Silva family my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sadness. May Tony rest in peace.

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