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David Desilva Obituary
Born in Warwick, he was the son of Edward DeSilva and his wife Diane of Berkley, MA. and Claudette (Cartier) Crohan and her husband David of Lake Worth, FL.
David, for many years, owned & operated D.E.E. Construction Co. He enjoyed boating, fishing and motorcycling.
He was the father of Matthew E. DeSilva and Deidre A. DeSilva both of West Warwick. He was the brother of Joel DeSilva, Audrey Troll, Claudia Pearson, Carla Thurston, and Denys Russo. He was the son-in-law of Kenneth Strutton and the late Phyllis (Aronson) Strutton. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be Friday evening at 7:30 pm in the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St. (Rt.117), Coventry. Visiting hours Friday 5-7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Make-A-Wish, 757 Park Ave., Cranston, RI 02910 will be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Desilva
Desiree Sherman/Petrarca
June 3, 2007
Dear Aunt Claudette, Uncle Ed, Audrey, Denys, Carla, Claudia, Joel. I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know about it until today when I was visiting Pepere's grave and found the card there. I'm sorry we have lost touch. My prayers are with you. Desiree
Denys Russo
June 1, 2007
David,
I still can here your laugh and see your smile. There will never be a day that I don't think of you.
I want you to know your children will be loved and cared for.
Sadly missing you,
Neisy
Deidre DeSilva
May 29, 2007
Dad,
I can't wait to see you in the ocean this summer. I know you'll be there with Matt and me getting nervous because we're driving the boat too fast and getting too close to the rocks.
I love you so much!
See you soon!
-Deidre
Claire Bestwick
May 27, 2007
Dear Claudette and family,Was very saddened to hear of David's passing.I am in Fla. visiting my sisters so you know why I wasn't their.Know that our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time...Love Claire@ Frank
Metro Narcisi, 3rd
May 26, 2007
Matt and Deidre,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time.
My deepest condolences,
Metro
Jessica Field
May 25, 2007
to matt...
im very sorry for you and your families loss. i will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts.
god bless
Renee Day
May 25, 2007
To the DeSilva Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss, you are all in my thoughts
Diane Varrecchione
May 25, 2007
Dear DeSilva Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Love,
Diane (Trainor)
Renee (Labrie) Contardo, Joe & Lorraine Labrie
May 25, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May 25, 2007
Allison,
I am so sorry for your loss. You, your dad, and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy.
Betsie
George & Joyce Olson
May 24, 2007
Dear Ed & Claudette & Family,
We just heard of this very sad occasion and wanted to let you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Gods peace,
George & Joyce
Lyn Corpus
May 24, 2007
Dearest, Neicy, Carla, Claudia, Audry, Joel & Claudette, You and the entire Desilva family are in our thoughts and our prayers. We will be unable to attend the services but we wanted all of you to know how deep sorry we are for you loss. God Bless all of you. Sincerley The Caniglia girls, Lyn, Amy, Margaret & Mary Ellen
Pam Lennon
May 24, 2007
Allison - I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
veronica sirois
May 24, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bill Anderson
May 24, 2007
David,
You lived life to its fullest extent. Your passing is a very sad occasion. I hope that you are finally at peace.
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