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Madeline Silva

1952 - 2013

Madeline Silva obituary, 1952-2013, Providence, RI

BORN

1952

DIED

2013

Madeline Silva Obituary

Madeline Claire (Farina) Silva, 61, formerly of Providence, died peacefully at home in Chicago, IL surrounded by her loving family on Sunday November 3, 2013. Madeline was a loving mother, wife, and teacher known for her open heart, generous spirit, and love of life. She was born in Providence on June 8, 1952 to Theodore and Anne (Caruso) Farina. She lived in Seattle for a brief time before moving to Chicago in the late 1980s where she met her husband and raised her family. Madeline graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1970, and received her B.A. in Anthropology at the University of Rhode Island in 1974. Her studies took her to the Amazonian region of south-eastern Colombia, in the present day Vaupés department, where she studied native Colombian ritual. An elder of the Phoenix Project, she graduated under the direction of Dr. Jack Miller. She pursued graduate work in Spiritual Philosophy at Loyola's Institute of Pastoral Studies. She attended Bob Dylan's first electric performance in 1963, and Woodstock in 1969. Madeline is survived by her daughter Bianca, son Alejandro, and husband Alberto as well as three siblings, Linda Farina and Stephen Farina, and Frances Lynch.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 21, 2013.

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February 1, 2014

With deepest sympathy Bogusia Fraczek with Family

November 25, 2013

We were majorettes together at Mount Pleasant. She was tall, statuesque and beautiful but her beauty was even more so on the inside with her gentle nature and kindness. I spoke with her several months ago after many, many years as we reminisced about high school. She will never be forgotten - ever. She touched us all, and now "Sandy" sings with the angels.

Mimi O'Brien

November 24, 2013

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of this beautiful woman, a dear friend of our Sacred Heart Family. My heart is heavy, and my prayers go out to her family. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Tom Jenkins

November 23, 2013

I will never forget her.

November 23, 2013

Dear Farina family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May happy memories comfort you.
Your family is FAMILY to us!
Much love,
Dawn Mattera & Bob Corsi

November 22, 2013

Are Dear May,We loved you like a sister you were a big part of are family for so long,you will always be in are hearts,until we meet again sister.Love you ,Linda and Elaine

November 22, 2013

May God be with you during this time of separation and loss. I shall keep you in my prayers. Ms. Kestler

November 21, 2013

Dear Farina Family--We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is like family to us. May happy memories comfort you.
Much love,
Dawn Mattera & Bob Corsi

C.B.

November 21, 2013

Dear Silva family we offer our condolences.Draw close to God in prayer.

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