Aristides "Harry" Silva, of Westport, husband of Irene (Medeiros) Silva, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on October 30, 2020 at the age of 81. Born in Covoada, St. Michael, Azores, the son of the late  Manuel and Georgina (Moniz) Silva.

Harry was a proud veteran of the US Army. He spent 38 years at Metacomet Mfg. before becoming the beloved owner of Harry's Country Store in Westport, MA. His greatest joys were going dancing with his wife, his 1961 Thunderbird, and spending time with his family.

Besides his wife, of 53 years, he is survived by 3 children, Lori Medeiros (Paul) of Middleboro, Kevin Silva (Kelly) of Westport, and Michael Silva (Carla) of Barrington; 6 grandchildren whom he adored, Samantha, Benjamin, Jack, Katelyn, Bethany and Morgan; a sister Luci DeSousa (Manuel) of Westport; and several nieces and nephews.

His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, November 6th, in Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport, followed by his committal with military honors  at St. Patrick Cemetery in Fall River.

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. If you were unable to do so, because of this pandemic or any other reason, all are urged to express their sympathy online or by mail. To ensure that said condolences and/or sympathy cards reach the family, please always make sure that submissions online are made directly through the funeral home's website ( www.silvafaria.com ) and not through a third party. Thank you!

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Harry's Memory to: the Scholarship Fund at Bishop Stang, 500 Slocum Rd. Dartmouth MA 02747.