James Silvia Obituary
Jim was a lifelong resident of Taunton and the son of Manuel and Mary (Gouveia) Silvia. Jim served as a cook in the Army National Guard and retired from the Foxboro Company after 39 years. He then worked as a custodian for St. Jude the Apostle Parish (formerly St. Jacques) until retiring for health reasons. Jim was a Eucharistic Minister for both his parish and Morton Hospital, he was active in all parish functions and received the Marian Medal for his service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a past president of St. Vincent de Paul chapter at St. Jude, as well as a volunteer for many years at their food pantry. Jim loved watching sports, and was an umpire for little league, minor league and high school baseball for many years. He enjoyed golfing, camping at Bourne Scenic Park and playing cards with family and friends. He was a loving husband, father and friend, and will be sorely missed by all.
Jim leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Irene Silvia and his children James Jr. and his wife Suzanne, daughter Karen Letendre and her fiancé Steve Wilkins, his granddaughters Jamie and Bethany Letendre, his brother David Silvia and his sisters Louise Crowninshield, Evelyn Demers and Theresa Tibbetts, all of Taunton. Jim was also the brother of the late Daniel Silvia, Raymond Silvia, Gloria Martin and Margaret Menice.
We would like to thank Compassionate Care Hospice for their tender care and support during Jim's illness.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday December 28th from 4:00-7:00pm in the Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay St. Taunton Ma. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 29th at 10:00am in St. Jude the Apostle Parish, 249 Whittenton St. Taunton Ma followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Taunton.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in Jim's honor to St. Vincent de Paul, 141 Washington, St. Taunton, MA 02780 or Compassionate Care Hospice at Amedisys Foundation 3855 American Way Suite-A Baton Rouge, LA 70816 or http://www.amedisys.com/services/hospice-care/volunteers-and-donations/
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Kathy Norris
December 26, 2023
Dear Mr. Silvia, AKA as my "nemesis" :)
I will miss our verbal sparrings- all made in good humor as we tried to one up each other over the years. You were a remarkable man, husband, and father. I remember after my dad passed, you told us to look after Mum. And now, you can be assured that many will look out for Mrs. Silvia until you meet again.
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Donna Markley
December 20, 2023
God bless you and your family at this difficult time. Jim was a loving husband and father. He always made me laugh with his sharp wit and quick quips. He will be greatly missed.
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