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Edward DeSilva Obituary
85, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Beloved husband of Diane (Teal) DeSilva; father of Audrey Troll, Claudia Pearson, Carla Thurston, Denys Russo, Joel DeSilva and the late David DeSilva; step father of Robert and David Bradbury.
Funeral Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 8:00 am from the IANNOTTI Funeral Home, 415 Washington St. (Rte.117), Coventry. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am in SS. John & Paul Church, Coventry. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm. Full obituary and condolences at iannottifh.com
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Carla
October 28, 2019
Love and light.
March 26, 2019
DAD,
MISS YOU! LOVE YOU! WISH YOU WERE
STILL HERE.
FOREVER,
CLAUDIA
Martin Byrne
March 10, 2019
If there is anything I can do during these difficult times please call on me..
Martin Byrne
March 10, 2019
Our sincere condolences
Patrick Moorehead
March 9, 2019
OMG. So sorry to hear about Mr. DeSilva's passing. I had him for homeroom in 7th and 8th grade in 1982 - 1984, then as my algebra teacher in 9th grade. He was a tough, but very fair teacher.
RIP, Mr. D.
Don Gainey
March 7, 2019
I was very sorry when I heard that my friend Ed DeSilva had past away. He was a mentor to me when I first began teaching and as a fledging administrator. He provided encouragement and guidance when I succeeded him as the Director of the West Warwick-Coventry Head Start Program. He also was a mentor when I became his assistant principal at J.F. deering Hunior High School. On a personal level, Eddie and I got together frequently and skied throughout New England, Montreal, and Quebec. We worked hard, but we also laughed a lot, particularly when we crewed with our friend Kenny on our Tuesday sailingevenings during the summer (when we knew little or nothing about sailing). In recent years our paths led in different directions. However, When we would get together on a occasion each year, we always laughed. I will miss Eddie, he was one of a kind and he was my friend.
tony caniglia
March 7, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Thomas Marsocci
March 7, 2019
Loved and respected the man. He was always the first in the fight and instilled resolve in all he influenced. Thomas Marsocci (one of the people he inspired)
Cdr Alan Palazzo USN Ret
March 7, 2019
Coach DeSilva, West Warwick has lost a great one..... You will always be fondly remembered by the hundreds of students and athletes that you inspired and guided over the years... Your drive, spirit and will to win will always be cherished. May you find happiness and peace.
Denys Russo
March 7, 2019
Dad
I love y and will miss you every day.
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