Milton Harold Silva, 80, of New Bedford passed on Tuesday July 19, 2022 surrounded by his family and friends. He was the loving husband of Helen Almeida Silva.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Francisco and Rose (Costa) Silva.
Milton was employed as a flooring installer for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing and making munchupa and his famous cheese rolls.
In addition to his wife, Helen, he is survived by his three children, Jimmy Powell of Wareham, Tonianne Powell of Brockton, and Heather L. Almeida of New Bedford; his siblings, Kenneth “Kenny” Silva and his wife Ramona, Sheila Riggins, Brenda Grace and her husband Ricky, and Sharon Moura, all of New Bedford. He was the proud “Papa” of four grandchildren, StevieLee Powell, Alexus Carmo, Jovona’ Phillips, and Janiah Phillips; the great-grandfather of two loving boys, Julius Mendoza and Joseph Mendoza; and the uncle of many loving and caring nieces and nephews.
Milton was the brother of the late Frank Perry, Lillian Andrade, Henry “Sonny” Silva, and Dorothy “Dot” Scott.
His visitation will be on Tuesday July 26th from 10 AM-12 PM followed by his funeral service at 12 Noon at the Saunders- Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow at the Rural Cemetery. . For online condolences book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.