"I am so sorry for your loss Melissa, and for all your family. We were only just talking a few weeks ago in new hampshire. How quickly life changes. my deepest sympathies to you"
In loving memory of
Joseph H. Silveria
June 2, 1933 - September 10, 2019
Joseph H. Silveria, Jr. age 86, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He was the husband of Jane (Popple) Silveria.Joseph was born on June 2nd 1933 in New Bedford, MA to Joseph H. Silveria and Rose (Bartlett) Silveria.
Joe grew up in Newport and graduated from De La Salle Academy in 1951. He began work at a young age, working for the Newport Daily News. He served in the US Army for two years, and was stationed in Iceland. He then worked with his father at Phelan Florist on Chapel Street, and later at Martins Liquor Store on the Point. He soon began a career with the Postal Service and worked as both a carrier and operations manager for over 30 years. After retirement from the Post Office he became a driver for Salve Regina University, a job he loved for 22 years. In his spare time, he was an avid hunter, an enthusiastic coin collector, and he enjoyed softball, both playing on the Post Office team and coaching the Point Hummers. He and Jane enjoyed spending time at their camp in Vermont where they often went looking for wildlife.
Joseph is survived by his wife Jane Silveria, his children Sandra Mara and her husband Leo of Richmond, RI, Peter Silveria and his wife Beth of Newport, RI, Robert Silveria of Newport, RI, Susan Bagley and her husband Mike of Kissimmee, FL, Kenneth Silveria and his wife Donna of Middletown, RI, Melissa Turner and her husband Kelly of Newport, RI, Lynda Noury and her husband Jay of Coventry, CT, and Step Son Jimmy Maigler of Newport, RI. He is also survived by a brother Edmund Silveria, his wife Mary and a sister Diane Silveria, both of Portsmouth, RI and 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held Sunday September, 15 2019 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI. A Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 PM in the Memorial Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Tributes
"ON BEHALF OF THE MURPHY FAMILY, DOWN AROUND THE CORNER FROM MORTON AVENUE, CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE SILVERIA FAMILY ON THE DEATH OF JOE. MAY GOD HOLD HIM AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY IN THE HALLOW OF HIS HAND."
"My deepest sympathy to all of you. Joe was a great guy. Hang on to those memories. Thinking of you all at this sad time.Beth "
"Please accept our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to you all."
"This breaks my heart ... you were very special RIP my friend"
"Donna - Stone bridge Seafood"
"RIP :("
"Rip"
"My heart is so sad to hear about the passing of Joe. He was such a great friend and funny guy. The world has lost a great man. I will miss seeing him at our Christmas party. Amy condolences to his family. May God guide you through this time.Whitney"
"Dear Janie and family, I am so sorry for the loss of this great guy. I have learned that our grief is for us and what weve lost. But for our loved ones, they are free to fly and they have peace. He was a good man that always made the world brighter. May your memories make you smile."
"I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My heart is so heavy for you all. Joe was such a funny, kind and generous man, and the world is a little darker with his passing. Please know we are all holding you close to our hearts."
"My deepest condolences to the entire family on the loss of your father he was a very kind and fun loving person who enjoyed his life.may he rest in peace and your times with your father be cherished"
"My condolences to the family he was a special man ,l remember him when he was my postman many years ago always had a smile,God Bless and rest in peace my friend"