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Richard J. "Rick" Silva

Richard J. "Rick" Silva obituary, Chelsea, MA

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Richard Silva Obituary

-Of Chelsea, formerly of Everett, passed away at the Winchester Hospital on September 16 th, 2021, at 70 years old. Born in Somerville, he was the beloved son of the late Charles Silva and the late Margaret Silva-Newton. Loving and devoted husband of Catherine A. (Whipple) Silva. Loving father of Melissa Silva and Lori Ann Perkins. Loving brother of Karen Silva, and Chuck Silva and his wife Nancy. Cherished grandfather of Christian and Nathan Delgado. He is also survived by many dear nieces and nephews. Richard was an Everett Police Officer for 33 years prior to his retirement and was a US Army Vietnam War veteran. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral from the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, on Thursday, Sept 23 rd, at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett, at 10 am. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Services will conclude with military honors in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In Richard's memory, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Disease  Foundation @ www.michaeljfox.org For directions and online guestbook please visit www.jfwardfuneralhome.com



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Published by Boston Herald on Sep. 21, 2021.

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Billy Callandrillo

November 1, 2021

outstanding Police Officer and a Great Man.

Stephen & Linda O’Leary

September 21, 2021

Melissa and Lori Ann,
So very sad to hear of your Dad’s passing. We have many fond memories. Our deepest thoughts and prayers to your family. May “Richie” Rest In Peace. Uncle Stephen and
Aunty Linda

The DeVita Family

September 20, 2021

Vietnam Veteran and Everett Police officera lifetime of bravery and service protecting us alland a really nice guylife well lived Richthank you rest in peace

Dawn Cianciulli

September 20, 2021

Great man, heart of Gold. Knew him from EPD and Alliance Security. He will be missed by all that knew him. Family and Friends in My Thoughts and Prayers.

Viola Richard

September 19, 2021

Hearts are heavy, and overflowing with many years of memories, rest with peaceful ease, gain your Angel wings.

Marlena Guerriero

September 19, 2021

RIP Rick. Thankyou for being a nice friend. Thankyou for Your Service.

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Sep

22

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

J. F. Ward Funeral Home - Everett

772 BROADWAY, Everett, MA 02149

Sep

23

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

J. F. Ward Funeral Home - Everett

772 BROADWAY, Everett, MA 02149

Sep

23

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

487 Broadway, Everett, MA

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J. F. Ward Funeral Home - Everett

772 BROADWAY, Everett, MA 02149

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