Jean-Silva-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. - Hellertown

Jean L. "Gigi" Silva

Jun 2, 1943 - Feb 23, 2026 (Age 82)

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Dear family - know that Bob and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Jean was a dear friend and neighbor whose faith and courage, cheerfulness and smiles we will miss.

I am so sorry to hear about Jean's passing. She was a lovely woman - always very friendly and gracious. The Silva family had close ties to my extended family for many decades. Jean's mother-in-law, the original Jean Silva, and her sister Fanny were close friends with my aunts - Mary Rizzotto and Ida Sartori. I remember many happy days swimming in the pool at the South Mountain house. As I grew older, I looked forward to seeing Jean and Richie at the Allentown Italian Club banquets. I...

To Jean's Family. Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers at this difficult time. Your mother was a professional in every way. I knew through as a co Realtor. What I learned in her obit that her daughter Valerie is residing in my home town of Monroe where I still have a home in Round Lake Park in Monroe I was surprised. If at any time I can be of assistance to you, Valarie please reach out. May God Bless you all and may the beautiful memories of you mother and your faith bring you...

To the Family,
I was so sorry to read of Jean's passing. She was such a dear and lovely person!
My connection to Jeanie was through my family (Sartori, Pietrafesa, Rizzotto and Spagnoletti), who were neighbors and lifelong friends of the Falcioni family and Richie's parents, who I knew my whole life.
Although I hadn't seen Jeanie in recent years, I'll always remember her for her warmth, kindness, and sparkling personality.
I send my sincere condolences and prayers to you...

Jean was a woman of remarkable faith, always kind and caring in her friendship, she will be missed.

I´m so sorry for your loss. Jean (and Rich) were friends of mine from Four Seasons. I´m sorry I won´t be able to attend her service as I have a standing commitment on Fridays.

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Jean's Obituary

Jean L. Silva, “Gigi” 82, of Lower Macungie Township, died February 23, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of Richard A. Silva (deceased May 2020) for 56 years. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., Jean was the daughter of the late Edward and Carmela (Tortorella)...

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