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Henry Silva Obituary
He was born on February 6, 1948, in Graciosa, Azores. He was the son of the late Manuel and Luzia 'Lucy' (Athaide) DeSilva.
He was a self-employed contractor and owner of HM Silva Homebuilders for 30 years. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Conflict. He earned a business degree at Johnson and Wales College. He was an avid stockcar and NASCAR fan and enjoyed boating most of his life. Henry enjoyed loving his grandchildren and vacations to his home in Palm Bay, FL.
Besides his wife of 14 years, he is survived by his 2 sons; Keith Henry Silva and his wife Melanie of Richmond, Michael J. and his wife Carol of No. Kingstown and his sons mother, Carol A. Silva of Warwick. He is survived by 6 grandchildren. He is survived by his stepchildren; Robin Dagwan of Rehoboth, Patrick Hannan of Riverside and Maureen Gomes of Portsmouth. He was the brother of Alice and her husband Robin Cancelliere of Riverside, Leo M. Silva of Port St. Lucie, FL, Robert M. DeSilva of Johnston and Manuel L. DeSilva of Rumford.
The Funeral will be held on Friday at 9AM from the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway East Providence, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM in St. Francis Xavier Church, No. Carpenter St. East Providence. Burial with Military Honors will be held in RI Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, in Exeter. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 5-8PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 222 Richmond Street, Ste. 204, Providence, RI 02903. www.rebellofuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Henry Silva
Nancy Bradley
September 27, 2008
Dear Sandi,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that I am one of many friends ready to support you as you live through this time of heartache. Though you may feel alone in your private grief, remember that others have gone through such a tragedy and have made it through the despair to a brighter spot. With sincere sympathy,
Nancy Bradley
September 27, 2008
Dear Sandi,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that I am one of many friends ready to support you as you live through this time of heartache. Though you may feel alone in your private grief, remember that others have gone through such a tragedy and have made it through the despair to a brighter spot. With sincere sympathy, Nancy Bradley
Anne-Marie Santos
September 26, 2008
Dear The DaSilva Family;
I am so sorry to hear of Henry's passing. My thoughts and prays are with you all at this most difficult time. Love cousin Anne-Marie Santos
Judy Santilli
September 26, 2008
Dear Sandi & Family
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will always remember Henry for his fun loving ways. Even though he was a number one buster, he will be greatly missed. I will also remember him for his caring when my Dad passed away. You and your family will always be in my prayers and heart.
Emanuel DaCunha
September 25, 2008
Dear Sandi and family,
We are all very sorry to hear about Henry's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We pray that God will comfort all of you in this time of grief and sorrow.
Sincerely,
The DaCunha Family
Sharron Bizzle
September 25, 2008
Dear Sandi & Family,
I have many fond memories of Henry and the crew from Avid where we all met! It was a blessing that years later we all were reunited. I was able to see a great love story be completed. May God bless you with strength, comfort & peace through these difficult times.
All my love, Sharron
Kevin, Nancy, Kim and Kevin Jr. Dahn
September 25, 2008
Sandi,
We are so sorry to hear about Henry. We loved him very much! He loved coming and visiting his friends at the Marina. We will miss him!
Love, The Country Bum Kins
Penny Elias
September 25, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry to hear about Henry.
Sandi
September 24, 2008
I want to extend my condolences to the entire Silva/DeSilva family. This is a tremendously difficult loss for all of us, and I know how much you all loved our dear Henry. Please know I love you all too ... and Henry loved his entire family, his sons, daughter in laws, grandchildren, brothers, sister, step-children, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and all of their children. He enjoyed all of your company and "teasing" each of you in his special way. Please know I appreciate your pain also, as we mourn together and your expressions of sympathy have been so very meaningful to me. Love, Sandi
IRENE NEPINI
September 24, 2008
Sandi, my deepest sympathies to you and your family, I will never forget Henry's humor he was a wonderful person. everytime i think of him a smile comes to me! he was a wonderful, fun loving man, his memory will live on for all who knew him. my deepest condolences Irene Nepini and the girls! LOVE YOU!
Mary L'Etoile
September 24, 2008
Sandi, Keith, Michael and families,
So sorry to hear of Henry's passing. You all have been in my prayers and will continue to be. May the Lord comfort you during this sad time.
Mary L'Etoile (Auntie Mary)
Su Fiorentino
September 24, 2008
Sandi -- You were Henry's angel during all the trials and tribulations -- now the table is turned -- he will be your spirit guide -- and will remain with you. Take comfort in that -- those around you will help take up the burden of the sadness -- but remember he is not suffering any longer -- and is watching all that everyone is doing -- watching over you, laughing at what people have to deal with everyday -- and loving you and his family. My prayers remain with all of you.
Mary Ellen Petrarca
September 24, 2008
Dear Sandi:
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nicole Winsor
September 24, 2008
Keith and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. It was a pleasure to have known him. He always had a funny comment about something when he came in to the credit union to do his banking! Please know that Chris and I are thinking of you at this difficult time in your lives.
Nicole
Eva Owens
September 24, 2008
Dear Sandi:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that I and all of us here at the Lifespan Corporate Office are thinking of you.
Please let us know if you need anything.
Sincerely,
Eva Owens
Dineen Whittaker
September 24, 2008
My heart goes out to you, Sandi! Peace be with you!
Cheryl (Houle) Bonoyer
September 24, 2008
Dear Manny and Family,
My sympathies go out to you and your family. My prayers have been with Henry and Sandi throughout this difficult period, because of a mutual friend, not knowing that he was your brother. I pray that all your memories of Henry will be sweet and loving.
Darrin and Angel Elston
September 24, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Rosanne Andersen
September 24, 2008
Dear Sandi and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Henry was a wonderful and caring man. When our Dad passed away, he was right there and we hope that we can be there for you if the need arises. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Rosanne and Russ Andersen
Eric Seabury
September 24, 2008
Henry, you'll be greatly missed. You've been a real trip to know all these years. Lots of fond (and funny!) memories. It's sad to see your life cut so short, but all I can think is God has a purpose for you elsewhere. You were one of the good ones!
Rest In Peace, My Friend.
P.S. - I'll try to get Mike and Keith together with some of us and we'll all go out fishing on a dedicated trip in your memory.
Judy (Spuerkel) Dykstra
September 24, 2008
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May fond memories of Henry get you through this difficult time.
Kenny Francis
September 24, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. We were childhood friends.
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