Nicola Silva, 69 of Providence, RI passed away on August 13, 2016.
He is the son of the late Lucille (Dowling) Mason (2005) and Nicholas F. Silva (1991). He was a graduate of Hope High School and served in the United States Air Force, with two tours of duty in Viet Nam; the Navy and Naval Reserve. He was honorably discharged from all branches of the military.
He is survived by his daughter, Lucille Silva Dixon (Derrick) of Navarre Beach, FL, a son Nicola Silva, Jr., (Sandra) of Seattle, WA, two sisters: Debora Silva-Smith of Waldorf, MD and Donna Silva-Burnett of Wilkes Barre, PA, one aunt, Thelma Lewis, Providence, R I, adopted daughter Tyra R. (Silva) Mason along with nine grandchildren; and nine great grand-children.
A small private ceremony will be held at the Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery in Exeter, RI on Monday, August 22, 2016, 11:00 a.m