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PEDRO SILVA Obituary

SILVA--Pedro Pablo, passed away on June 20, 2013, surrounded by his family. Renowned internationally for his massive community art installations, Pedro galvanized over 3,000 people from all walks of life to participate in creating the beautiful mosaic benches surrounding Grant's Tomb. He designed similarly ambitious projects in Nashville, Chicago, and Scotland. His ability to find the magic unicorn in every surface will be sorely missed by his family; Valerie, Marie-Louise, Antony, Michelle, Rondi, and Gwendolyn. A memorial celebration will be held in September.

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 23, 2013.

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Rusty Freeman

July 2, 2013

Pedro's gifts to us were many, but among the ones I cherish the most is how he nurtured and convinced us, that each of us held an artist inside, and Pedro showed us how to bring that out.

Avi Lall

July 2, 2013

Pedro was a class act all the way. I was happy to be his colleague. Shocked to hear he has passed on. RIP.

Victoria Cadby

June 25, 2013

Pedro you will live on in the hearts of all who knew you. Enjoy the bliss!
Sending Love to you.

Vicky Fuentes

June 25, 2013

We will miss you uncle Pedro. All our support for Rondi, Marie-Louis, Tony, aunt Valery, Gwendolyn and the family.
Love,
The Fuentes Family

Sean Bonner

June 24, 2013

I remember a personality that filled the room. He always seemed to me to be supernatural with his accent, look and huge spirit. To me as a child, he is the original most interesting man in the world and as I grew up I saw him as much more. I think in this way, his spirit is to large to leave and with all those he touched he will live on forever. Love, Sean

Rossana Quiroz

June 24, 2013

He will always be in my heart. He was like a father to me and I loved him as such...

David Rees

June 24, 2013

Val, Marie-Louise, Rondi, Tony, Gwendolyn, Michelle,
I am so sorry. Words fail me. Know that I keep you, and Pedro, in my heart and thoughts.

Susan Ackoff Ortega

June 23, 2013

My heart goes out to all your family Pedro. I know how much you loved them and they loved you. Pedro, you will always remain in my heart and the heart of so many who knew you.

Hillary

June 23, 2013

I will miss Pedro -- such a gentle and collaborative artist and loving brother-in-law.

June 23, 2013

Dear Valery,Rondi Antony and Marie Louise, I´m so sorry for your loss and that I only found out minits ago after weeks of recovery from an accident.Please send me a fone number to call you,Much love Betty King

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