Maria Olivia da Silva, age 78 of Fall River since 1967, passed away March 17, 2008. Wife of Marcelo da Silva. Born in Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores. She was daughter of the late Napoleon & Santa Christ (Pereira) Pimental. Before retiring, she worked as a Machine Operator in the Local Garment Industry. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church & the former St. Elizabeth’s Church.
Besides her husband of Fall River, she is survived by 2 sons: Samuel Silva of Fall River & Tiago Silva of Swansea; 3 daughters: Natalie Galego & Mary Bibeault both of Fall River & Clotilde Pereira of Westport; 1 sister: Gilda Cabral of Fall River; 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren & several nieces & nephews.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St., Wednesday at 8:45 A.M. followed by a funeral mass in Holy Trinity Church, Stafford Rd. at 10:00 A.M. Notre Dame Mausoleum. Calling Hours Tuesday 5-8 P.M.