Mike Silva

I live in Highland Park, IL. Mike/Beverly Silva family (4 children at that time) and were our neighbors; I used to also babysit for all four children. When Mike was with Life Mag he interviewed (w/photo) my mother Florence Ergang regarding bomb shelters. I also remember an article which was in Life Mag called "GRowing Up Too Soon and Too Fast." This was oh so long ago.

To the Silva Family, I am sorry to read about the loss of your dad, Mike. He/Beverly were neighbors of ours back in the 60's in Highland Park and I remember those blueprints of the bomb shelter on our kitchen table. Your Dad was instrumental in putting our mom, Florence, in LIFE. And I was a babysitter for the oldest 4 of you kids. Hello to your mom Bev...I don't know if she would remember me or my family. Blessings to all, Diana Ergang

I just saw this and was saddened. Yet reading his life and knowing him for many years I´m sure he´s smiling at us all. He was truly an amazing remarkable man who left his mark, on his children, friends, and the world. He so much reminded me of my own father and had the same twinkle in his eye. Love ya Mike

Wonderful obit to an awesome man. Thanks for sharing.

My love to you all. Mike, I´ll be thinking of you whenever I learn something new or try to find the right words. You were one of the first adults who saw me and your affection was invaluable. I´m so grateful to know you.

One of a kind. He enriched everyone that he contacted with the clarity of his thinking and willingness to improve every situation. He will be missed.

We did some fairly important LIFE stories together in the late 1960s. I was the newbie and Mike was the pro. When he worked for Playboy, he got me in touch with his people there and soon I had a best selling cover of that magazine. Even more important was the fun afternoons with Bev and those great kids. Sorry we lost touch after I left the country, and somehow never regained the palpable bond we shared. RIP, Michel.

Rest in peace and power, Mike. I remember and respect you fondly as my Commissioner when working during the early years at ACHD.

Mike was the best.......neighbor, character, FRIEND! We'll miss him around the neighborhood.