Photo courtesy of Habing Family Funeral Home
Gilroy, California
Jul 21, 1929 – May 18, 2020 (Age 90)
On Monday May 18th Norman Silva left this world peacefully after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 21, 1929 in San Jose California to Manuel and Mary Silva, and was the youngest of 10 children.
Norman met his future wife Mary in San Jose California and then moved to Gilroy in 1954 where they raised two daughters Mary Arriola (Richard) and Wendy Taylor. They were married for 65 years before Mary's death in 2011.
Norman owned and operated his own trucking company, N&M Trucking, from 1954 until his retirement in 1989. He loved the Giants, Forty Niners and Warriors and was an avid fisherman, hunter and his regular trips to the casinos. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren , great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. They all loved listening to all his stories and his great sense of humor.
Private services are being held on May 27th for family members only due to the restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Norman is survived by grandchildren Julie Martin (John), Lorie Camino, Michael Camino (Amanda), Kristen Mull (Ryan), Sheryl Santos (Chris), Sabrina Boyd and Nicholas Santos. Great-grandchildren Kaitlynn Middleton, Hailey Childers (Tylar), Dakota Ortiz, Mykenzie Camino, Zoie Camino, Legen Mull, Dreamy Mull, Lovely Mull, Justice Mull, Allen Boyd, Brendan Boyd, Carson Boyd, Dyllan Boyd and Grace Scheer. Great-great grandchildren Paige Middleton, Addison Hasket and soon to be Mason Childers.
Read MoreI will always miss him he was like my oldest brother, I lost track of him and I miss him!! RIP My Friend!!
John Garcia
October 05, 2020 | Hemet, CA | Friend
I am sad to see the sad news off my Silvas passing , I am gonna miss him going in to his doctors office and telling me hes heading to in and out for his double double animal
style before heading back to hollister and always his funny sense of humor and telling me you take care you young kiddo. Hope hes resting with his love off his live that he would always tell me she left a kiss marked on his slide door off his rv;). Rest In Peace mr Silva . From your sweet nurse Erika
Erika Gonzalez
June 06, 2020 | Hollister, CA | Acquaintance
We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Norman! The twosome are back together, probably laughing and telling stories! His laughter was contagious and something we will always remember! We are thinking about all of you and will have you in our prayers!
Kevin and Michelle Griffin
May 28, 2020 | Vernonia, OR | Family
Dear Mary and family. We are so sorry to learn of your loss. I know Pop was the Patriarch of the family, much beloved by all of you and that you took good care of him after Big Mary left you. Hugs to your large and close family.......you will all close the circle and support each other knowing Mom and Dad are together.
Marlene Gardner
May 28, 2020 | Gilroy, CA | Friend
Pop, although you are no longer with us in body, I know that your spirit lives on in us all. I am grateful that I had you in my life for so long and will cherish my memories of fishing and camping trips, silly limericks and stories, your sense of humor and your absolute love for all us "squareheads" until my last breath. Knowing that you are once again in MeMa's arms watching over us gives me comfort during this time of sorrow. I love you Pop...give MeMa a big kiss for me...it's not...
Lorie Camino
May 27, 2020 | Kalamazoo, MI | Grandchild
Uncle Norman's sense of humor and ability to tell a whopper of a story will forever be in my heart. I am so saddened by his passing, but I know that he and Aunt Mary are together again. Uncle Norman, give my dad a big hug from me!
Lynette Campos
May 27, 2020 | Tuscaloosa, AL | Family
I am so saddened to hear of pops passing. He was truly a gem! I spent a lot of time with he and mema in los banos and a lot of holidays. They were a riot. Just know they are now together where they have always wanted to be. All my love goes out to you all. Love Susie Q
Karen Rogers
May 26, 2020 | Hollister, CA
Pop was a great man, and Im so sorry he has passed. I am positive he and Mema are watching over you all,, now.. Wishing you all so much love and comfort at this difficult time.
Ginger Molloy
May 25, 2020 | Tracy, CA | Friend
Always happy in the mountains...and with his mini Poker Machine! d
Lorie Camino
May 25, 2020 | Kalamazoo, MI | Grandchild