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Paul Silva Obituary

Paul Silva Paul Steven Silva was born in Cambridge, Mass. to Juvenal and Wilhelmina da Silva. He died in San Luis Obispo at the age of 79. After high school he joined the U.S. army and served in the 11th Airborne division. After military service, he began work for The Southern California Gas Co. Paul co-founded The Gold Coast Chorus and directed it for many years. He is dearly missed by his wife Sharon; children Terri, Rene', Barry, Jay and Paul; grandkids Justin, John, Katie, Natasha, Jake, Nicole, Derrick, Logan, and Jordan, great grandkids Jayden, Linken, William and Alexander; and siblings Delores and Babe. Please come and gather with us for a pot-luck Celebration of Life at The Grange Hall on 2880 Broad Street in San Luis Obispo. Saturday, September 13, 2014, from 12-3pm. Sign his guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Aug. 30, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Silva

22 Entries

Mary Pat Sims

September 14, 2014

Please know you and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Leutwyler

September 12, 2014

I first heard Paul in the quartet with Babe back in 1983. I'm sure by now he's found another quartet and he's entertaining my in-laws, grandmother-in-law and husband singing "cuppa,cuppa, cuppa". I'll miss seeing his happy face up on stage even though he hadn't been there in a while. I know he'll always be near.

Bob and Carole Shirkey

September 12, 2014

We send our condolences.

Bill and Pat Winstanley

September 7, 2014

Sharon and family: Our thoughts are with you in this troubling time.

Aimee Ratterman

September 5, 2014

SHARON! I have been thinking about you so much lately. This is Aimee Ratterman your friend and massage therapist. I have our picture on my mirror. The one we took on my deck in Pismo Beach just before I moved away. Carol sent me a letter and this wonderful picture of your beautiful husband.I am so sorry. You must miss him so very much. I miss YOU! I love you both. You helped me through some crazy times in my life. I wish I could do the same for you. With much love...aimee

Bob and Rose Wray

September 3, 2014

Paul was so much fun to sing with in the Yankee Doodle Dandies quartet. He was the glue ,(baritone),that held us together. Godspeed and keep singin Paul. You will be missed.

Richard & Stella Peralta

September 3, 2014

I was blessed to have spent a few hours alone with Paul a couple of months ago. Hours that I will treasure forever. Sharon and family you have our condolences, thoughts and prayers.

Betty & Kent Brahams

September 3, 2014

Sharon and family, I am sorry that Paul just couldn't keep going. Kent and I really miss him.

Robert Gammie

September 1, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Paul was always one to bring humor to the work place. Enjoyed working with him so much.

September 1, 2014

Pam Hunsaker

September 1, 2014

Sharon and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Paul was truly a very wonderful human being. He always put a smile on my face when I saw him. He always could make me laugh so hard. I'll never forget the time he stole my son's bag of M&M's and hid them from him. Jim hasn't forgotten that either. We still laugh about it all these years later. Now when I see a big bag of m&m's, I will give a little private salute to Paul. Rest in peace my friend.

September 1, 2014

Just a note to those who can join the family for a potluck celebration of life for Paul. Let us know what you can bring so we can get an idea, Cindy Silva ([email protected]) and Terri Johnson (209-628-0118). It will be at the Grange in SLO on Sat. Sept. 13th, from noon to 3 pm. Please bring photos to donate to a memory book for Sharon, and memories to share with all.
Respectfully, Cindy Silva

Tracy Victorino

September 1, 2014

My condolences on your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Bill Borah

September 1, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to the family for your loss. Paul was a true friend. We started singing together in Santa Maria in 1960; started the San Luis Chapter in 1963; sang in the Yankee Doodle Dandies and Intrepid quartets and shared many, many fun times together. He was even the best man at my wedding.

Your smile, humor and friendship will be truly missed, my friend. RIP

Rick Marshall

August 31, 2014

My thoughts are with all his friends and family who are missing him now. I learned so much from Paul during our time together in the Gold Coast Chorus. He was a true showman and really knew what "worked" to entertain an audience. I will always value our time together and all I learned from him.

Russ Harrah

August 31, 2014

My most sincere condolences to dear Sharon and the entire Silva family. From the day I first met Paul in 1972 he has been a friend and a mentor...always easy to joke and laugh in his own very special way. I always looked up to Paul and held him in high esteem for his work knowledge and his wonderful singing and entertainment talents. I know he is in a better place today and I'm sure leading another great barbershop quartet in the sky!

Lloyd Needham

August 31, 2014

My prayers are with all of you in your time of loss. with love and sorrow.

Victor & Anna Barbosa

August 30, 2014

Paul you will be missed by all of us, loved your sense of humor. Your amigo Pulguiento

August 30, 2014

Very sorry to hear of your loss. May the God of all comfort, comfort you at this time.

Jim & Kim Vargo

August 30, 2014

Paul will always be remembered for his ability to make people around him laugh and enjoy life, whether he was telling a joke or singing and as he always said, "you need to lighten up a bit"! We will miss him.

Duane Leib

August 30, 2014

So sorry to hear of Paul's passing; lots of many good memories of Paul and his incredible talent. My condolences to Sharon and the family.

Gene Johnson

August 30, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

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