Photo courtesy of Habing Family Funeral Home
Gilroy, California
Jan 10, 1945 – Feb 28, 2018
Albert Silva, 73, of Gilroy, passed away on February 28th after a valiant battle to Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).
Funeral services will be held at 10am, Monday, March 5th at St. Mary’s Church in Gilroy with Fr. Randy officiating. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Habing Family Funeral Home.
Albert was born in San Jose, CA to Tony and Isabel Silva on January 10, 1945. He graduated from Andrew Hill High School in 1962. He served in the California National Guard during 1965 – 1971. He married his wife, Mary Jacinta, on January 23, 1971 in Santa Clara. He grew up on the family dairy and began his own farming business, Silva Farms, in 1976.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Isabel Silva.
Albert is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Mary Jacinta; two daughters Bernice (Gerard) Garcia and Sandie Silva; brothers Arthur (Maria) and David (Mary Humphrey); grandchildren Savannah Garcia, Sydney Garcia, Olivia Millard and Cole Millard and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Gerard Garcia, Victor Avila, Joshua Silva, Kenny Alger, Francisco Fernandez, Joey Santos.
Memorials may be given to The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition.
The family of Albert wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all of our family and friends who have been there for us during this difficult time.
Read MoreTo the Albert Silva family: please accept my late condolence on the loss of Mr. Silva, he was a kind and pleasant Gentleman, thinking of you, Mary C Saccullo
Mary Saccullo
March 07, 2018 | Gilroy, CA
Mary and Sandie, I was so sorry to hear of your husband and dad's death. You certainly gave him the best care and attention possible and I know you will miss him a great deal. His values were passed on to you, and they are the best!
Connie Rogers
March 04, 2018 | Gilroy, CA
Que Deus conforte a familia e de descanso eterno a sua alma
Manuel Cota
March 03, 2018 | Rockaway Beach, OR
So Sorry For your loss.Praying for you and your family
Kathryn "Mille" Taylor
March 02, 2018 | Kenansville, FL
Sandie and Family-
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. We are so sorry for your loss.
Joan Amelio
March 02, 2018 | CA
With caring thoughts of sympathy for the Silva family...thinking of you at this most difficult time, and hoping that you find comfort in your memories of happier moments and times. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Jenn Frederiksen-Parsley
March 01, 2018 | Gilroy, CA
May God Bless his soul.
Manuel & Greta Dias
March 01, 2018 | Tracy, CA
Dear Silva family, I am so sorry for your loss and what you are going through. Stay strong, have faith in God, and just know that he is no longer suffering.
Ruben Perez
March 01, 2018 | Gilroy, CA
Dear Mary, Bernice, and Sandie...
We are sorry to hear of Albert's passing, We know that you will always miss him. We remember the two years long ago that we lived on the Silva's property, and Albert was just a young man going to visit his girlfriend, Mary. Thank you for your friendship through the years. Pat and Lorens Midtgaard
March 01, 2018