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Douglas Silva Obituary
August 17, 1965 - May 10, 2024
Douglas Silva passed away on May 10, 2024 at the age of 58
He is reunited with his father Robert, mother Veana and stepfather Bill.
As the youngest of three boys, Doug was the brother of Ron and Ken (deceased). Graduated from Tomales High School in 1983.
Doug was a gentle and kind soul, making weekly phone calls to friends.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 21st at 11 a.m. at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Petaluma.
Donations in Doug's honor may be made to the memorial scholarship of his childhood friends, the Bradley and Stanley Duncan Scholarship c/o Tomales High School
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Mary Hanson ( Cheyenne)
August 17, 2025
Doug was a kind and caring man who went out of his way to always try to bring a smile to your face. I met Doug on Facebook many years ago and would often talk with him on the phone. I knew he had some medical issues going on, but regardless of the fact he was in constant pain, he would always appear to be in a happy go lucky mood and joke around with not just me, but with any and everyone he crossed paths with in life. Doug will be sadly missed by not just me, but by all of us whom were lucky enough to have known him. May he rest in peace in Heaven with his family.
Hodges family
July 11, 2024
I remember you at the store you were dedicated and a hard worker. Rest In Peace.
Lesley Tighe
June 9, 2024
Did not know Doug personally but chatted with him on FB. I know he was in a lot of pain. He had many questions about his illness. I am glad he is in God's House now. No pain, free to talk about his history in Petaluma. With his mom and dad he loved so much. Peace Doug.You won't be forgotten.
Lesley Tighe
Debbie Giambastiani
May 30, 2024
Doug was a kind man and friend of the family. He was there to help my Dad and will be missed. R.I.P. Doug
David Potter
May 29, 2024
I'm very sorry to hear about Doug, I knew he was struggling medically, but he hid it from me about how serious his condition was. I've known Doug all my life, he is family forever.
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