John Boyd Silvia Sr. of Tiverton, RI passed away on Nov. 18th after a long illness. He was the son of the late
Loretta (Boyd) and Manuel Silvia. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Angelina (Alvaras) Silvia of Tiverton, RI, a son John Boyd Silvia of Tiverton, 2 daughters Donna Marie Russo-Silvia of Huntington, NY and Susan Silvia of Somerset, MA. He also leaves his brothers Ronald Silvia of Swansea, MA and Henry Silvia of Fall River, MA along with countless friends and family who will miss him dearly. He served as a member of The U.S. Naval Reserve and was formerly employed by Raytheon's Submarine Signal Division in Portsmouth, RI. Visitation SUNDAY 2-5 PM. His Funeral will be held MONDAY at 9am from the POCASSET MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 462 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI with a 10am Mass at Holy Ghost Church.
Burial to follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. www.almeida-pocasset.com