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October 28, 2019
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Edward Desilva
W. Warwick, Rhode Island
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W. Warwick, Rhode Island
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Edward was born on January 24, 1934 and passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Edward was a resident of Berkley, Massachusetts at the time of passing. Ed was a 1952 graduate of West Warwick High School where he played on the football team and a 1956 graduate of Boston College where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and was a member of the football team. After college, he served in the United States Navy. He was the father of the late David DeSilva and brother of the late Manuel and Arthur DeSilva His Funeral will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 8:00 am from the IANNOTTI Funeral Home, 415 Washington St. (Rte.117), Coventry, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am in SS. John & Paul Church, Coventry. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Pawtuxet Memorial Cemetery, Warwick. Visitation at the Iannotti Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on March 8, 2019. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward's name to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 would be appreciated.
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DAD,
MISS YOU! LOVE YOU! WISH YOU WERE
STILL HERE.
FOREVER,
CLAUDIA
March 26, 2019
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If there is anything I can do during these difficult times please call on me..
Martin Byrne
March 10, 2019 | Warwick, RI
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Our sincere condolences
Martin Byrne
March 10, 2019 | Warwick, RI
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OMG. So sorry to hear about Mr. DeSilva's passing. I had him for homeroom in 7th and 8th grade in 1982 - 1984, then as my algebra teacher in 9th grade. He was a tough, but very fair teacher.
RIP, Mr. D.
Patrick Moorehead
March 09, 2019 | Frisco, TX
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I was very sorry when I heard that my friend Ed DeSilva had past away. He was a mentor to me when I first began teaching and as a fledging administrator. He provided encouragement and guidance when I succeeded him as the Director of the West Warwick-Coventry Head Start Program. He also was a mentor when I became his assistant principal at J.F. deering Hunior High School. On a personal level, Eddie and I got together frequently and skied throughout New England, Montreal, and Quebec. We...
Don Gainey
March 07, 2019 | North Scituate, RI
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
tony caniglia
March 07, 2019 | Punta Gorda, FL
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Loved and respected the man. He was always the first in the fight and instilled resolve in all he influenced. Thomas Marsocci (one of the people he inspired)
Thomas Marsocci
March 07, 2019 | North Kingstown, RI
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Coach DeSilva, West Warwick has lost a great one..... You will always be fondly remembered by the hundreds of students and athletes that you inspired and guided over the years... Your drive, spirit and will to win will always be cherished. May you find happiness and peace.
Cdr Alan Palazzo USN Ret
March 07, 2019 | West Warwick, RI
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