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Joseph Silva Obituary

SILVA, Joseph Richard, 64, passed away May 26, 2011 at his home in Oro Valley, AZ. He died peacefully in his sleep. He was born March 9, 1947 in Bisbee, AZ and was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Silva. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lauren; his father, Joe Silva and brother, Victor Silva of Bisbee, AZ; sister, Carol Wilson of Sierra Vista, AZ; son, Michael Harley Silva of San Jacinto, CA; stepson, Michael Cabbage of Oro Valley, AZ and six grandchildren. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was awarded the Purple Heart during the Viet Nam War. He was a notorious Harley Davidson enthusiast and was loved and respected by many. He will be missed by all that knew him. Memorial Services to be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2001 at DESERT SUNSET FUNERAL HOME, 3081 W. Orange Grove Rd., Tucson, AZ 85741.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jun. 5, 2011.

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September 25, 2011

I am very sorry to learned about Mr. Silva's passing. Mr. Silva served in Vietnam with my husband Angel A. Alvarado Sr. Mr. Silva and my husband were members of Bravo Co, 1st Inf "Wolfhounds," my husband saved Mr. Silva's life when Silva got into a fight with a Viet Cong. Angel A. Alvarado die 9/12/2009. May they both rest in PEACE and will forever be grateful and blessed for these wondeful souls. Mrs. Alvarado

June 7, 2011

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Rachel` Jimenez (Williams)

June 6, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. Cherish the memories forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, I am sorry to hear of Joe's passing, he was one of a kind. I worked w/Joe and both of his son's, he was proud of both of them (even though they made him crazy) and so in Love with Lauren. He was a good man and stood up for what he believed in and told ya how it was going to be done.

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