Joseph C. Silva

Joseph Silva Obituary

JOSEPH C. SILVA At rest in the Arms of the Lord. Joseph peacefully passed away at home on December 21, 2006. Treasured husband and best friend of Davida Campi Silva. Beloved and respected father of Jolene McGillivary, Jeffrey Silva and Andrea Silva. Esteemed father-in-law of Carol Silva and Dan Mayton. Brother of the late Joaquim da Silva and Gertrudes de Brito. Dear " Avo" to Rodger, Stacey, Tracey, Kim, Michael, Joey, Caitlin and Z.J. Survived also by 4 great granddaughters and 1 great-great grandson. Born in the Algarve, Portugal to Gertrudes Clara and Rafael da Silva. Joe came to America when he was 6 years old with his mother and sister. After 3 weeks on Ellis Island they joined his father and brother in Humboldt County. As a young adult he moved to Burlingame and worked 40 years at The Hibernia Bank, main office in San Francisco retiring as Assistant Vice-President. Although hampered somewhat by a stroke in retirement he and Davida continued to travel whenever they could. Joe will be remembered for his sense of humor and his enjoyment of duck hunting, all sports and his trips to Portugal. Joe lived his life with dignity and his memory will live on in the legacy of the family that he dearly loved. Friends may visit after 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at the Chapel of Crosby-N. Gray & Co. #2 Park Rd., Burlingame where a Vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Our Lady of Angels Church, 1721 Hillside Dr. in Burlingame, followed by Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma, CA. In lieu of flowers, Spiritual Bouquets, Donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society in San Mateo, CA or a charity of your choice preferred.

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Published by San Mateo County Times from Dec. 24 to Dec. 26, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Silva

4 Entries

stacey mcgillivary

December 18, 2021

Grandpa you are missed every day. I will always remember you taking us to the park to play baseball. Then after that going to McDonalds for a cheese burger. I love you...

Patricia Hildebrand

January 17, 2007

Dear Davida

Words can't express my feeling's about Joe's passing. I also have no idea of what you are going through but I do know that you are a very strong person and you will come through a much better person.

Even though Joe was my Brother-In-Law and we didn't know each other the way we should have because of my being away for so long, he was always kind an generous to both Larry and myself and also our children. I remember that every time we came through California on the way to visit the kids he always let us stay with you with no questions. Every time we came and Larry would say that we showed up because we were hungry again, he would laugh at that and say we were always welcome. I was also honored that he allowed me to stay in your home when you went to Portugal and Hawaii. That showed me that he trusted me with your home and valuables.

He also was very patient when you were taking care of Mother. I know that he was frustrated with the whole thing but never said that you should not take care of her. I will always be grateful to you for her care.

You really took your marriage vows to the highest level in taking care of Joe when he got sick. I really marvel at all you did for him. I know that caring for him goes with the territory but you made the vows "in sickness and health" really mean something. You made sure that he had a good quality of life and lived a long and loving life. I only hope that if a situation like yours were ever in my future I would be able to follow in your footsteps and step up to the challenge.

I want to thank you for being my sister, a good Aunt to my children and a loving Grand Aunt to my grandchildren. You are loved for a lot of things but especially for just being you. We all love you very much.

Your Sister

Patricia

Danelle Hildebrand

January 1, 2007

Dear Aunt Davida,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy. The portrayal of love shared by you & Joe should be published in a manual for all married couples. You took the meaning "In sickness" to a new level. We know that caring for Joe the last 26 years was physically & emotionally trying. But your love for him overcame all diversity. The emptiness you feel is shared by all, because Uncle Joe was a charismatic man. All that knew him fell in love with his sense of humor. He had a charm that will be remembered forever. He was a hard worker, who believed in Quality over Quantity. We all learned so many valuable lessons from this wise man. His kindness, his vibrant spirit lives on in his beloved soulmate. We know this time is lonely, but we believe your strength as his soulmate, will provide a new path for all of us to follow. We saw your portrayal of love through the rituals of the services. It was beautiful & full of class in the manner worthy of Josph Silva.
Love, Mike & Danelle Hildebrand

Stacey = McGillivary

December 26, 2006

Grandpa I will miss you very very much. I hope I see you one day again. I love you and miss you and we will take great care of Davida. She has been having a hard time because your not with her ,but we are here for her.
I love you... Your Grandaughter Stacey

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