Retired Army Sergeant Richard Silva, 79, peacefully passed away at home on January 21st, 2022 after an extended illness.
Born on January 30th, 1942 to Antonio and Estelle Silva in East Providence, Rhode Island, Richard faithfully served in the Army before retiring and settling in Savannah, Georgia with his family. Following his retirement from the Armed Forces, he was a long-standing Longshoreman of the ILA Local 1475.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nan Sue Silva, his son, Richard Silva, his grandson, Jason Landuyt, and his brothers, Anthony Silva (Anita) and Robert Silva.
He is survived by his children, Mack Silva (Lisa) and Michelle Cooke (Lonnie), daughter-in-law, Nadene Silva, granddaughter, Danielle Landuyt (John), grandson, Ricky Silva (Leigh), granddaughter, Jessica Cooke, granddaughter, Jenna Schneider (Jordan), grandson, Jamie Cave, granddaughter, Brittany Silva, and his great-grandchildren, Dawson, Kaden, Natalie, Waylon, Kase and Stella.
He is also survived by his sisters, Mildred Bucci (Herb), Joan Silva, Maureen Gervais (Glenn), his brother, William Silva, and many nieces and nephews.
A Visitation will be held from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm on Thursday, January 27th, 2022, at Families First Funeral Care on Dean Forest Road with a Graveside Service at 2:00 pm at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park – West.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Joe Larose
Mack, Michelle and families, condolences on the loss of your dad. I have many good memories of him and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
R f simpson
Rest In Peace “suitcase”
Anita Silva
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. Had many a good laughs and times with Richard and your mom. . Best brother-in-law anyone could have asked for.
Thank you Richard for serving our country.
John Butler
Sorry for the loss to the family always enjoyed working around Mr Richard may peace be with the family
Randy and Theresa Helms
Our thoughts and prayers to Mack and Dani. May his memory live inside you and provide you peace in the coming days.
Dana Dodd
Mack, Michelle and family We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Deepest Sympathy,
Stephen & Dana Dodd
ILA 1475
Marie Samuel
My condolences prayers for strength and peace
Mary ann griffis
Sending love and prayers to all
of you. Today will be a very difficult day, but God will walk with you. Lean into his arms and let Him give you a peace that only He can give❤️
Lisa Bucci
Mack, Michelle and families- absolutely adored your father, what a great, sweet man. My husband and i are so sorry and he’ll always be remembered as a wonderful man. Love, Lisa (Bucci) and husband Roger