Mr Joseph D. Silvia

Mr. Joseph D. Silvia, age 70 of 110 State Street, Bristol, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 14, 2012. He was the husband of the late Jessica (Rapoza) Silvia, his wife of 33 years, who died this past July. Born in Fall River, MA and a resident of Bristol for 33 years, he was a son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Cross) Silvia. He was a Vulcanizer Machine Operator for 5 years at the former Miner Industries in Bristol retiring in 1988. He had previously worked as a machine operator for various factories in Fall River. He had served in the US Army during peacetime. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Bristol. He is survived by his father-in-law, Antone J. Rapoza of Bristol, a brother, Robert Silvia of Fall River, three sisters, Elizabeth Manchester of Somerset, Donna Mercer of Fall River, and Gladys Morin and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Funeral services from the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 9:00 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 141 State Street, Bristol. Burial will follow in North Burial Ground, Hope Street, Bristol. Visiting hours Friday, February 17, 2012 from 5:00-7:00 PM. For online condolences, shared memories, information and directions go to www.sansonefuneralhome.com

Service Information Visitation Friday February 17, 2012 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood Street Bristol, RI 02809 --> Service Saturday February 18, 2012 10:00 AM Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 141 State St. Bristol, RI 02809 -->