America Barraza DaSilva

America Barraza Da Silva, age 104, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, in the loving arms of her youngest daughter. Her long life was rich with adventure, love, and laughter, leaving behind a legacy of joy and treasured memories.

Born in Cojutepeque, El Salvador, America was a woman of insatiable curiosity and an enduring passion for life. As a young chess champion, she traveled internationally, later visiting loved ones abroad, including her brothers in France and the United States; where she met the love of her life. Her adventurous spirit inspired everyone she met to embrace new experiences and never shy away from "a little hard work". No matter the journey, she believed in dressing impeccably and always maintaining one's character.

She was a devoted wife to the late Manuel V. Da Silva and a loving mother to her daughters June, Alice, and Virginia. She took great joy in her grandchildren, Nicole, Jonathan, Preston, and Jennifer, and delighted in getting to know her six great-grandchildren. Her family was the heart of her world. She thrived on sharing her family history, culture and stories of her enduring love, through unwavering support. America's elegance, comedic wit, and love for life's finer things made her unforgettable.

Beyond her family, America touched the lives of many through her faith, friendships, and generous heart. She was a source of strength, wisdom, and warmth. Her vibrant spirit and zest for life will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

DIRECTIONS:

Long Island Expressway (I-495): Take exit 41S. Proceed on Broadway to W Marie St. Make a right onto W Marie St and go up one block to Jerusalem Avenue. The funeral home will be on the right, on the corner of Jerusalem Ave and W Marie St.

Northern State Parkway: Take exit 35 S. Then follow directions above.

Southern State Parkway: Take exit 27N to Wantagh Parkway. Then take exit W2E to Old Country Road. Make a right and go down to Jerusalem Avenue. Make a left on Jerusalem Avenue and the funeral home is on the right, on the corner of Jerusalem Ave and W Marie St.

From Brooklyn or Staten Island: Belt Parkway East to Southern State Parkway, then follow directions above.

FROM OUR FUNERAL HOME TO ST. BRIGID CHURCH:

Take Jerusalem Avenue to Old Country Road, heading west. Take Old County Road all the way down to Post Ave and make a right. Make a left on Lexington Ave and the church will be on the left.

FROM ST. BRIGID CHURCH TO HOLY ROOD CEMETERY:

The cemetery is right next to St. Brigid Church, you can enter through the gate on Post Ave, OR follow the funeral procession around the block to the front entrance on Old Country Road (behind St. Brigid)

FROM HOLY ROOD CEMETERY TO LUNCHEON AT ST. ANTHONY'S HALL:

The luncheon will be after the burial at Holy Rood, and the luncheon is across the street from St Brigid Church on Post Ave. The entrance is in the back of the building.