March 28, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Silva Sr.

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Eugene "Gene" Silva Sr., 89, of East Providence, passed away on Friday December 30, 2022 at home. He was the husband of Gayle (Bisbee) of Plymouth Ma.

He was born in Providence, the son of the late Manuel and Emily (Pacheco) Silva.

Gene was a Supervisor for the Washburn Wire and Steel Company for over 35 years.

He was a US Army Veteran.

Gene has been an East Providence resident all his life.

He was a former parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Church

Gene was a member of the Elks and the Portuguese American Police Association (P.A.P.A), an avid Boston Red Sox Fan.

He is survived by his sons Eugene Silva Jr. and Darleen Morris of Rumford, Michael Silva and Becky of Johnston, his daughter Cheryl Ann Laughter, and her husband John of Johnston.

He was the stepfather of Lynnette Weston of Plymouth MA.

Gene was the brother of Eileen Sullivan of Hudson MA., Helen Parker of Vermont, also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Silva was the grandfather of Timothy Silva, Emily Masi, Carson Laughter,Kylee Silva, and Kenzee Silva.

He was the stepfather of the late Michael Weston and the brother of the late John Antonio.

Visiting hours will be held Thursday January 5, 2023, from 4:00pm- 7:00pm in the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME,901 Broadway, East Providence.

His burial with Military Honors will be held Saturday January 7,2023 at 10:30am in the Chapel of the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery,301 South County Trail, Exeter, RI.

Those attending the cemetery services, please meet at the cemetery administration building, by 10:15 am.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

www.rebellofuneralhome.com

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