Rose V. Silvia, 95, formerly of 142 Brayton Ave, Fall River, died Wednesday at Clifton Nursing Center, Somerset. Widow of Joseph R. Silvia. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel & Rosa (Amorin) Vieira.
A resident of Fall River for most of her life, she worked in the textile industry for many years. She was a parishioner of the former Our Lady of Health Church and a member of their Women's Guild and Holy Rosary Sodality. She enjoyed sewing, reading and traveling and was a member of the Royal Travelers Club.
Mrs. Silvia is survived by her daughter, Natalie DiRuzza (husband Santi); 2 grandchildren, LTC Barry S. DiRuzza, U.S.A. (wife Jo Dee) & Catherine (DiRuzza) Ellis (husband Edward); 3 great grandchildren, Alexander, Olivia & Cecilia DiRuzza; several nieces and nephews. She was also sister of the late Manuel, Sylvester, Antonio & Joseph Vieira, Florence Borges, Mary Machado, Alzira Leandro & Stella Lajoie.
Funeral was held Monday, August 20th in Holy Trinity Parish Church. Pallbearers were David Machado, Dan Vieira, George Leandro, Larry Vieira, Robert Lajoie and Edward Ellis. Interment St Patrick Cemetery.