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Rick Silva Obituary

Rick Silva 47, a San Jose native, died at home on Sept. 22nd from lung cancer. Rick was the only son of Edna (Marge) and Ray Silva, little brother to Debbie, Denise and Becky Silva, proud father of Anthony, Robert and Mitchell (Silva) cool Uncle to Sonya, Tyler, Camilo and Sergio.

Rick started riding and racing motorcycles at age 12. Most recently he rode with the clean and sober Unity Riders, and his Girlfriend Teri Cook on his new Harley.

Rick, "the preacher" was an active AA member, a happy fisherman, skilled welder and honorably served in the Marines.

Rick had the kindest heart for animals especially his cat "Freeway" who he found as a kitten on 101.

We will miss our rambunctious boy! Funeral Service entrusted to MISSION MEMORIAL FOOTHILLS.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News on Sep. 27, 2005.

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Terri Cook

December 2, 2005

Happy 48th B-Day to you, Baby!!! Hope you liked the rose. I think about you each and every day. But I guess you already know that. Just wanted to put it in words...that is what is in my heart. I miss you...ride slowly..until we meet again,

Your Baby,

Terri

Robert, Yolanda and Robert JR

September 30, 2005

Rick,

We are so glad that we got to know you,even if it was just a short time. You're in a better place now, and we will always remember you!

Love, Robert Sr, Yolanda and Robert Jr

linda allen

September 30, 2005

Hey rick I was just thinking about you and teri you know when you use to come up to the job and pick teri up and she would say something to both you and you would get mad and leave. Teri and i would run to the window to look out and watch you leave and laugh because we knew you would turn the motorcycle around and come back we would be standing in the window laughing. because we knew you would be back. we all were very happy about being clear and sober.

Love you rick.

Dawn Klimas

September 29, 2005

Ride with the Angels Rick!! We Love you!!

Terri Cook

September 29, 2005

My Dearest Rick,

So many things that we talked about and shared keep running through my heart. I am SO GRATEFUL to have been blessed with a love like yours!! And Baby--You always told me NEVER to say Good-bye for Good-bye is forever so for now I will say "See you later".

All My Love,

Terri

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