Silva Chamis Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Silva Chamis
Start: 2025-01-18T16:00:00.000Z
Location: All County Funeral Home

Silva Chamis
Silva Chamis, 94, passed away peacefully with her family around her on December 3, 2024, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She is survived by her son Alexander Chamis, his wife, Gayle Chamis; her son, Robert T. Chamis and his wife, Beth Chamis; her grandson Nicholas Alexander Chamis and wife, Stefanie Chamis and great-grandchildren, Jackson Chamis and Peyton Chamis. Silva was a loving Mother to her sons and fondly known as GG to her grandson and great-grandchildren.
Silva was born on November 18, 1930, in Florence, Italy to parents, Antonio and Lucia Cieri. She was preceded in death by siblings, Emma, Ezio, Ines, Maria, Alfredo, Ada, Laura and Sabino.
Silva met Robert J. Chamis in Florence, Italy during WW II. They were married in Italy on October 9, 1947. After arriving in the United States Silva worked as a bookkeeper and homemaker. Upon retirement they moved to Florida enjoying an active life with many friends who shared the same zest for life.
Silva was active in her Church, an avid bowler, loved playing golf, tennis and any type of card game, as well as MahJong. She was an accomplished painter with a focus on lighthouses, New England snow scenes and Florida beach scenes.
A Memorial Service is scheduled on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at All County Funeral Home, 1616 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St, Lucie, FL.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by Middletown Press on Jan. 8, 2025.

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Lucia Cieri

January 21, 2025

Cara zia Silva riposa in pace. Ti vogliamo bene.
Tua nipote Lucia

Bob Rock

January 13, 2025

I first met Mrs. Chamis, mother of my dear friends Al and Bob, in the mid 70s. Al and I had apartments next to each other in upstate Penna for 2 years before he moved back to CT, and I had come up for a long weekend visit. Mrs. Chamis and her late husband Bob were gracious hosts, and made me feel very much at home. We talked baseball (their beloved Red Sox had just completed the classic World Series with the Reds) and she made sure I was well fed on Thursday night, and then again on Sunday afternoon before I headed back to Pa. It was quite apparent it was a home full of love! Over the years, Al would keep me abreast of how she was doing, especially after he and Gayle retired to FL. I was always amazed at how active and engaged she was despite her advancing years, and the love she had for "Nick the Quick" and his family. I will remember her for her kindness and dignity, and for the wonderful "job" she did in raising her sons. You cannot find 2 finer men than Al and Bob and I am grateful for our 50 year friendship. Thanks to their beloved mom and dad I am a better person for having both of them in my life. Sincerely, Bob Rock.

Robert Turner

January 13, 2025

Alex, some of my fondest memories of Silva were on Sunday afternoons after playing touch football in the back yard. She was such a beautiful and wonderful person. Always smiling and welcoming us in for pizza, chips and sodas.
May she rejoice in Heaven with Dad and continue to smile down on us.

Nicholas Chamis

January 12, 2025

Rest in peace! We will miss GG greatly and thankful for the time we had with you. Love you.

- Nick, Stefanie, Jackson, and Peyton

Diane Milardo

January 12, 2025

Silva came to our home from Florence,Italy. My mother and father opened their arms to this beautiful women( that´s how she was described to me as I got older). I am Silvia´s sister in law. Shortly after she came, I was born. I have been told that Silva took care of me as a babe in practice for the arrival of a son, Alex. As a child, Alex and I played together. Soon Bobby came along and joined the Chamis clan. Silva was like my mother in so many ways. She made sure I looked like a little girl, ( clothes and hair) when I was young and the day of the wedding ironed my gown, did my makeup and hair.
In the later years, my family moved to Florida. When we saw her, we had been inspired by her love of her Italian heritage. She talked a lot about her family.My daughter, Jen, visited her sister Ada in Florence and eventually Jen moved there. This is when we all become connected to beautiful Florence. She was a talented creative artist, a wonderful wife, and a great sister/Mom. I´ll never forget how beautiful she was! Love, Diane

Douglas Goodrich

January 10, 2025

Rest in peace with Bob my dearest friend. I will miss you both forever.

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