Irene (Silvia) Rezendes, 97, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Luis Rezendes with whom she shared forty-seven happy years in both Somerset, MA and FL. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Silvia and the late Amelia (Cabral) Silvia.

She is survived by her three children: Daniel L. Rezendes, Jr. (Paulette), Joanne M. Hickey (Lawrence), and David S. Rezendes (Jane); her six grandchildren: Jennifer Methot, Karen Verri, Elizabeth Jackson, David Rezendes, Michael Hickey, and Sean Hickey; as well as six great-grandchildren: Amelia, Vivian, Dominic, Ruby, Mason, and June.  She was also the grandmother of the late Jay Lafleur and sister of the late John Silvia.

Irene lived a life of love, joy, laughter, and service.  She was an active member of Christ the King Church of Ocala, where she also worked for over twenty-five years in the nursery, receiving a Commendation Award for her service upon her retirement.  She loved cooking, gardening, bowling, and, in her younger days, swimming and boating with her husband.  But what was most important to her was her faith In Jesus and spending quality time with all her family.  Irene's laughter and positive outlook were a source of strength to all that she knew.  She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, June 25th, in St. John of God Church, followed by her committal at Nathan Slade Cemetery both in Somerset. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Hospice of Marion County, 3231 SW 34th Ave. Ocala, FL 34474.

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!