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JAMES "JIMMY" SILVA Age 57, died peacefully, Monday November 10 after a valiant 1 1/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Honolulu on April 14, 1951. He graduated from Saint Louis high school and entered the Honolulu Police force. He retired from HPD in 1999 after 29 years of service. Jimmy was an avid sports fan, coin collector, and volunteer with PAL and DARE. He is survived by wife of 35 years, Johnelle Silva, son James "Kimo" Silva Jr., daughters Jonnelly Miller, Jenna Silva. He will be missed beyond words. "Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words." 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 VISITATION 11:AM SATURDAY AT SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH; MASS 1:30PM; BURIAL 3:00PM AT HAWAIIAN MEMORIAL PARK. Updated on 11/19/2008.
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John H
November 15, 2008
Jimmy was a great guy and a joy to be around. I enjoyed our rounds of golf and regret not having the opportunity to actually win a round. I really will miss his smile and his energy.
Chastity Coloma
November 15, 2008
Janel, Jenna, and ohana:
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. He is surely at peace now.
Love & Aloha,
Chastity & Ron, Savannah, Shelbie, Parker, Paxton, Peyton, Palmer, & Secilie Coloma
Charles Samson
November 13, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I work with Jimmy for many years, always known the 59 man in the middle. Use to be his relief man at the Federal Building
Robert Barefoot
November 13, 2008
Please accept my sincere condolences. Jimmy was a joy to know. Aloha, Bob Barefoot HPD-Retired.
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