TAUNTON – Rita A. (Rodrigues) Silvia, wife of Edward R. Silvia, died at her Taunton home on Jan. 7, 2013. She was 84. Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Maria S. (Branco) Rodrigues. She was a 1946 graduate from Taunton High School. A retired head teller and supervisor, Mrs. Silvia was employed by the former First Bristol County National Bank for twenty years, retiring in 1990. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and reading. A former Cub Scout den mother and Brownie leader, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a communicant of St. Andrew the Apostle Church. In addition to her husband of Taunton, she leaves two sons, Stephen E. Silvia of SC, and Alfred J. Silvia and his wife Beverly J. of Taunton; a daughter, Sandra A. Hackett of Greenville, RI; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and three nieces. She was also sister of the late Alfred Rodrigues. Her funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Friday, Jan. 11th at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Andrew the Apostle Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 10th from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5 Manley St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379. www.silvafuneralhome.com.
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