"Dear Nancy and Amanda - My deepest sympathies for you both on the passing of your father and grandfather. I myself lost my only brother this week and therefore cannot be with you. However we learn from our fellows to feel sadness as well as the joy and truly share both with each other. I am so very honored to know you both and offer anything I can to help the healing begin. Love Austin"
In loving memory of
Manuel Joseph Silvia
April 25, 1918 - July 14, 2005
MIDDLETOWN, RI - Manuel J. Silvia, 87, of 845 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at Sakonnet Bay Manor, Tiverton, RI. He was the husband of Florence Collins Silvia. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on September 28, 2005. Born in Middletown, RI on April 25, 1918, he was the son of the late Jessie and Angelica Moniz Silvia. Mr. Silvia served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He fought in Europe, Africa, Morocco, Sicily, Naples, Rome and France. Manuel was the owner of Aquidneck Floor Surfacing and an active member of the Middletown Knights of Columbus 4201. He was a communicant of Jesus Saviour Church in Newport, RI. Besides his wife he is survived by his daughter Nancy Babcock of Portsmouth, RI, his randdaughter Amanda Bourne of Newport, RI, his grandson Andrew M. Bourne and his wife Heather Erickson Bourne of North Kingstown, RI, and his brother Antone Silvia of Middletown, RI. He was the brother of the late Jesse Silvia, Rose Morinho, and Mary Homen. His funeral will be held on Monday, July 18, 2005, at 9:00 AM from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 AM in Jesus Saviour Church, Broadway And Vernon Avenue, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columbas Cemetery in Middletown.Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2005, from 4-7pm in the Memorial Funeral Home.
Tributes
"Flo, Nancy, Amanda, & Andrew, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I have so many fun & happy memories of time spent with Manny. Manny made our vacation trips to New York and New Hampshire so much fun. He was always making us laugh and we all enjoyed spending time with him. All the times spent at the Knights of Columbus functions were fun because we always saw Manny there with a big smile on his face. I will cherish my memories of him and I am grateful for my family's friendship with him. He was a great friend to my father. Take Care, Love, Missy"