Joseph R. Silva

AGE: 75 • Point Pleasant

Joseph R. Silva, age 75 of Point Pleasant, NJ died on Thursday, 11/23/17 at his home. He was born and raised in Union, NJ and lived on Long Beach Island, in Brick, Point Pleasant Beach, Key West, FL and Point Pleasant Borough. He was a 1965 graduate of Rutgers University School of Pharmacy in New Brunswick where he was a member of the Kappa Psi Fraternity. He was a pharmacist who owned and operated several local pharmacies. He loved surf fishing, living near the beach, horse-racing, rooting for the Dodgers, watching the Rams lose, playing monopoly with his granddaughters, and fishing with his grandsons. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of Kathleen (Giddes) Silva; his sons, Rick W. Silva of Manahawkin and Derek L. O'Neill and his wife, Kerry of Point Pleasant Beach; his daughters, Tara K. Silva and her husband, Eric of Frenchtown, NJ and Carrie E. Silva and her husband, Rich of Hastings on Hudson, NY; five grandchildren, Avery, Piper, Jake, Maxwell, and Jordan. Interment and all services are private. Van Hise and Callagan Funeral Home in Point Pleasant Beach is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made in his honor to the charity of your choice. To send condolences to his family please go to www.vanhisecallagan.com

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Nov. 26, 2017.

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11 Entries

Tammy

May 30, 2018

I worked for Joe at Halligan's in Little Egg Harbor NJ. Awesome man...awesome boss. I was looking him up on computer because I was thinking of him, now I am sitting in tears. He meant so much to all his staff. A great friend. God Bless his family.

Jim Beatty

December 21, 2017

Dear Family & Friends of Joe: I am overwhelmed with sadness, thinking of Joe. At the same time, I recall with joy the days we spent together as fraternity brothers and all the good times that we had on our life journey. He was certainly an unforgettable friend God Bless him and his family.

November 30, 2017

We were so saddened to hear of Joes passing. We met Joe 2 years ago in Key West and heard that he was suffering.
My prayers go out to his family,
Gina & Don Clifford

debbie jones

November 28, 2017

I worked with Joe for 25 years.he was far more than a boss he was a lifetime friend.he marched to the beat of his own drum. I know he loved Kathie & his beautiful family and you can find peace in all the memories & knowing his pain has ended

Geralynn Basile Smith

November 26, 2017

Dear family and friends of Joe, May wonderful memories of Joe comfort all who mourn his leaving us. I have fond memories of Joe and my friendship with him during our days at Rutgers, College of Pharmacy. Thoughts of him bring a smile to my face. Love and prayers.

Robin & Dave Solly

November 26, 2017

We were saddened to hear about Joe. I worked at the A&P pharmacy with Joe for years. I loved talking sports with him and will never be able to watch Clayton Kershaw pitch without hearing Joe go on about this young pitcher the Dodgers had in their organization who was going to be the best ever! He never failed to make me laugh. Rest in peace Joe, we will miss you. Kathy, you and your family are in our prayers.

Neil & Georgia Rankin

November 26, 2017

We are so saddened to read about Joe's untimely passing. Joe was an awesome guy and was a wonderful longtime friend to us.He always had a positive outlook on things and had a amazing way of giving us advice. We enjoyed all our outing together and will fondly keep Joe in our hearts. Kathy, we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Dave & Pam Meck

November 25, 2017

We were saddened to hear the news of Joe's passing. He will truly be missed by his Keys friends. We send our condolences, Kathie to you and your family and hope that you find peace in knowing that he is free of pain. We will miss him & cherish our memories.

Norma & Tom Ireland

November 25, 2017

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Leonard Scara

November 25, 2017

Joe served as Best Man at my wedding. We grew up together in the Ironbound section of Newark, NJ and attended grade school and college together. I thank God that we were able to reconnect over the past few years to reminisce and laugh together. I always admired his free-spirit attitude and his wonderful smile. At college, he drove a 1958 Chevy Impala convertible, white with red interior...real nice. He loved the beach. I will remember the times we went carp fishing near Flemington and our intrafraternity softball games at Rutgers; Joe played third base and championed our team. He was also an avid and excellent ping-pong player at school. He loved to go to the racetrack and was a good handicapper. We always had lots of fun together. I will miss him and treasure our friendship forever.

Lynn & Bob Slitzan

November 25, 2017

Our hearts go out to Kathy and her family at this difficult time. Joe will always be with you. He was so loved by all. Even though we didn't know him for long, we considered him a good friend. May he Rest In Peace...

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