Anthony "Tony" D. Silva Sr. , 76, of North Attleboro, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13th, 2024, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, Ma. He was the beloved husband of Judy L. (Fox) Silva. They were happily married for 53 Years. Born in Pawtucket, RI on April 6th, 1948, he was the son of the late Tony and Dorothy (Birtwell) Silva. Anthony proudly served in the US Army as a Green Beret in Vietnam from1967 to 1969 earning numerous commendations and citations, retiring in 1971. Anthony was a Lifetime member of the Elks, enjoyed watching Yankees baseball, going to the casino, taking motorcycle rides with his wife, Judy to the beach, but more than anything, Tony enjoyed spending time with his family. Anthony is survived by his wife Judy Silva, his loving children, Dawn Langille of North Attleboro, MA., Anthony D. Silva Jr and his companion Tracy Crowley of Attleboro, MA., and Jaime Protzek and her husband Bernie of Plum Boro, PA. and cherished grandchildren, James Cipriano IV, Chad Carlson, Chris Silva, and Ian Protzek. He is also survived by a brother, Robert Silva and sisters, Nancy Silva and Cyndi Silva and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation with Veterans Honors on Friday, April 19th, 2024, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the "memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA. The funeral cortege will begin at Dyer-Lake Funeral Home on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at 8:30 AM and will proceed to St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, Baltic Street, South Attleboro, MA for a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial celebrating his faith and life. Burial with military honors will follow in Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
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