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Maria Da Silva Obituary
Maria Xavier Carneiro Da Silva, age 82 of Shelton, the devoted wife of the late Joao Batista DaSilva, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 with her loving family by her side. Mrs. DaSilva was born in Montalegre, Portugal on April 8, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Inocencio and Libania Carneiro. Mrs. DaSilva immigrated from Portugal to Bridgeport in 1966 with her family and resided in Shelton for the last fourteen years before her long-term care at Hewitt Health Care in Shelton three years ago. Before her illness, she frequented Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Bridgeport with her family. She was employed as a machine operator at Acme United Corporation for 35 years before her retirement in 1995. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her late husband, her daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great- grandchildren especially around the holidays when she would enjoy cooking and baking for us all. She leaves to cherish her wonderful memories, her loving daughters and sons-in-law, Lucy Pires (Alberto) of Seymour, Louisa Alves (Antonio) of Shelton, Elaine Roben (Julio) of Shelton, Gina Malheiro (Lidio) of Trumbull, her cherished grandchildren, Susan Campana (James), Paul Pires, Melissa Vaz (Luis), Shawn Roben (Eileen), Brenden Robenand Jacqueline Malheiro, her great grandchildren, Brianna, Anthony, Ethan , Jayden, Alex, Julia and Luis Jr., her sister Albertina Carneiro of Portugal, her sisters-in-law, Palmira Goncalves, Josefina Fonseca, Deolinda Dias (Manuel), Maria Amaro, Albertina Rua, and Amelia Carneiro and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Antonio and Jose Carneiro, her beloved mother-in-law, Virginia Rua,her sister-in-law, Ana Silva and brothers-in-law, Jose Rua, Joao Goncalves, Norberto Fonseca, and Alberto Amaro. Our family would like to extend our heart felt gratitude to the staff at Hewitt Health Care in Shelton who treated our mom with such wonderful care these last three years. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 9:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Bridgeport for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Relatives and friends may call on Friday from 4-8 p.m. To light a virtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maria Da Silva
Mary Lou MacEwen
October 12, 2012
Dear Gina and family,
Our deepest sympathies in time of great sadness. May your mother rest in peace and be an eternal light that will shine on you always. We love you, I'm so sorry we could not be there in person, but know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers always.
Love, The MacEwens
Ed & Elaine Fay Sr.
October 12, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the DaSilva family on the loss of Maria. May God give you strength through love and family support. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tina Oliveira
October 12, 2012
Gina,
Just rec'd news about your Mom...My deepest condolences to you, your sisters, and extended family. I remember her making traditional bread, just for me to take back to ATL. Your mom did make some awesome folare.
Elizabete & Amandio DaSilva
October 12, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of Sra. Maria's passing. She was a beautiful person both inside & out. May she rest in peace. Heaven has received an angel,she is with your dad again and together they will smile down on you, watch over you & always be with you.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you...with deepest sympathy...xo
Michael Maytal
October 11, 2012
Helena, my deepest condolence to you and your family.
Louisa Albuquerque
October 11, 2012
Lucy and family, My deepest condonlences to you all. I pray to God to give you strength during this difficult time. With sympathy, Louisa xoxo
Adelia Rodriguez
October 11, 2012
My Deepest sympathy too your familymy prayersare with the family
Kristen Dellamarggio
October 11, 2012
My deepest condolences.
Virginia Mourao Valdegas&Family
October 11, 2012
Dear Lucy&Family
We are all sorry to hear of your mom passing. It's so hard to loose someone so close to us. May you all cherish all the great times you had with her. She is now with your dad and watching over all of you. May God bless you and the family.
Jensen maria
October 11, 2012
Are deepest sympathy to ur family, our prayers are with u and your family..
October 11, 2012
Dear Lucy, Luisa and fa.
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was a loving person and I will always remember her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this
difficult time.
Anna Rivera and Fa.
Mariana DeMoura
October 11, 2012
May you all find comfort in the wonderful memories that she has left behind. My Tia has been patiently waiting to be re-united with the love of her life and is now with Tio in a much better place. She will truly be missed by all. God Bless.
Gina Seara
October 11, 2012
Lucy Pires and Family May God Bless your family in this time or Sorrow!Hold onto the memories of you beloved Mom and Cherish them Forever! Thoughts and Prayer's are with You and Your Family! RIP: Maria Dasilva
maria gerard
October 11, 2012
Lucy, Louisa, Lena, Gina, & families
Our hearts go out to you at this time. Remember that she is at peace now and is once again by your dad's side. Remember the good times and your memories will always keep in her alive in your hearts.
Love,
Lurdes Vieira
Lydia Vieira Gerard
Jose Vieira
Maria Ines Teixeira Da Silva
October 11, 2012
To the Da Silva family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Paula Dias
October 11, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Fernando & Tina Pinto
October 11, 2012
As the days and weeks pass and you return to lifes routine may you continue to feel conforted by the love and support of family and friends.
fernando rua
October 11, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alzira Capela
October 11, 2012
So sad to hear about your mom. Peace and love to the entire family.
October 11, 2012
Gina, I am very sorry to hear about your mom, she was will be sadly missed. God bless you and your family, Dorinda Borges Cisneros & family
Justo & Fernanda Oliveira
October 11, 2012
To All the Family,
Your mom was a great woman. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
Julio and Nena Calvao
October 11, 2012
Dear Lucy,Luisa,Helena,Gina and the all family,our thoughts and prayers are with you. Accept our deepest condolences. Love from the Calvao family.
Ana Maria Vaz Pereria
October 11, 2012
Dear,Familiy Da Silva
You and your Familiy are in my thoughts and Prayers my deepest condolences.
Love. Ana Maria
Roger & Cindy Esteves
October 10, 2012
May God give you comfort during these difficult times. She was a wonderful woman and will never be forgotten!
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