09/04 The Herald News

The Herald News

Angela R. Sbardella
Angela Rose Sbardella, 21, of Fall River and Westport, died Friday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Fall River, daughter of Kevin Sbardella of Westport and Lori (Reagan) Silva of Fall River. A past Miss Columbus, Angela was currently a hostess, waitress and bartender at the Fall River Country Club where she started working at the age of 15. She recently earned her associates degree at BCC. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Sister of Sydney Silva, Bailey Brooks and Alexis R. Sbardella; loving granddaughter of Angelo “Al” Sbardella and Rosemary (Barboza) Reagan; stepdaughter of Kristen Sbardella; step granddaughter of William and Jane Lister. She also leaves several aunts, uncles and cousins and was a granddaughter of the late Jane Sbardella and John P. Reagan. Funeral Wednesday at 9:00 AM from the Silva-Faria Funeral Home, 730 Bedford St. with her funeral Mass to follow in Holy Rosary Church at 10:00. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday 4-8. www.silvafaria.com.

John Silvia
John Silvia, age 80, of Somerset, Massachusetts, died on Sunday, September 2, 2007, after a struggle with pulmonary fibrosis, lung inflammation, and heart related problems.
Born in November of 1926, in Fall River, Massach-usetts, he was the son of the late Manuel & Amelia Silvia. He attended the Fall River public schools and Durfee High School, before enlisting and serving in the U.S. Air Force at the close of World War II. Upon his completion of active service, he returned to Fall River and on June 12, 1948 was united in marriage to Hortense Silva, also of Fall River, Massachusetts.
In 1950, he and his wife moved to Somerset Massachusetts, where they raised three sons.
John Silvia resided in Somerset until his death, where he became a well known town and community leader, mostly being known and regarded as a genuinely warm and beloved individual.
As a young man, he worked and later became the office manager of a family related business, the Colonial Wholesale Beverage Company, where he worked for some 14 years. But, even while working during the day, he tirelessly continued his education for these 14 years, attending classes and schools in the evening, obtaining his high school degree, a Bachelor’s Degree from Bryant College, and later a Special Education Certification as well as attending the Master Program at Bridgewater State College. While always maintaining a business as an active Public Accountant (PA), and while obtaining his teaching certificates, he began a teaching career which lasted for over 21 years, first at the Somerset Middle School and later at the Somerset High School, where he taught as a Special Needs and Learning Disabilities Specialist. He also taught business law, bookkeeping and accounting in the Business Department of Somerset High School. He was voted the teacher of the year and was best remembered, by more than a generation of Somerset High School students, as a popular, loving and caring teacher.
In 1988, he retired from Somerset High School, and then owned and operated a computer learning center and computer business, teaching at Fisher Junior College and also giving private computer training and instruction to the general public. In 2001-2002, he retired from his computer training business, and after earning and being conferred with the status as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), he maintained a small CPA practice until his death.
During the post-war formative growth years in the Town of Somerset, John Silvia was extremely active in town and community affairs. He was appointed and served as a charter member of the Somerset Industrial Commission, a town appointed position which he held for over 30 years.
He was one of the original founders of both Somerset Little League Baseball and Somerset Youth Hockey, which organized leagues he served for many years as a board member and as a coach.
He also served as the Vice-President of the Citizens Scholarship Foundation in Somerset, was a board Member of the Greater Fall River Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and served on numerous other charitable organization committees. John was also a Lector at the St. John of God parish in Somerset for 38 years.
John is survived by his wife, Hortense, his three sons, Atty. John Silvia, Jr., Jeffrey Silvia, and Atty. Jerald Silvia, nine grandchildren, John R. Silvia, Jeffrey D. Silvia, Dr. James E. Silvia, Jared J. Silvia, Justin A. Silvia, Jacob N. Silvia, Jillian M. Silvia, Lindsey J. Silvia, and Joshua E. Silvia, and six great-children, Jeffrey D. Silvia, Jr., John R. Silvia, Jr., Janey L. Silvia, Madison E. Silvia, Hadley G. Silvia, and Anderson J. Silvia.
John is also survived by his only sibling, his sister Irene Rezendes.
He is also survived by brother and sister-in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for John Silvia will be held Thursday, September 6, 2007, from the Silva-Faria Somerset Funeral Home, 84 County Street, Somerset, at 9:00 A.M. with a Funeral Mass to follow at St. John of God Church, 1036 Brayton Avenue, Somerset, at 10:00. Relatives and friends are welcome at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 5, 2007, from 5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. www.silvafaria.com.

Judith A. Souza
Judith Ann (Pimental) Souza 63 of Somerset died on Saturday. She was the wife of John F. Souza.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Sarah (Cabral) and Joseph Pimental. Prior to her retirement, she had worked in Housekeeping at Crystal Springs for several years.
A devoted mother and grandmother, she leaves a son Scott Pimental of Fall River, and 3 daughters Cheryl Souza of Taunton, Kimberly Souza and Charlene Souza, both of Somerset, 5 grandchildren and a great-grandson. In addition she leaves a brother George M. Pimental of Swansea. She was the sister of the late Joseph Pimental.
Her Funeral will be held THURSDAY at 8am from the A F ALMEIDA & SON FUNERAL HOME 1309 Globe St, Fall River with a 9am Mass at St John of God Church, Somerset. Burial at Notre Dame Cemetery. Visitation WEDNESDAY 5-8PM. www.almeida-pocasset.com.

Anne M. Sullivan
Anne Marie Sullivan, age 73, of Garden St. in Fall River died peacefully September 2, 2007 in St. Anne’s Hospital.
Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Atty Edward A. Sullivan and Katherine (Long) Sullivan, she was a lifelong resident of the city.
A 2nd and 3rd Grade School Teacher for Chace Street School in Somerset for 35 years, she retired in 1993. Prior to that she had begun her teaching career in Middletown, RI.
She was a graduate of the former Sacred Hearts Academy, Class of 1951 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Leslie College in Boston in 1955. She was a communicant of Holy Name Church.
She was loved by both her students and fellow teachers. Noted for her sparkling personality and dress, she was an icon of taste and fashion. In her retirement she indulged in her love of travel, social occasions with her many friends and family and volunteer work. One of her favorite organizations was the Auxiliary of Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Survived by: three brothers, Edward A. Sullivan, Jr. of New York and Florida, Atty. Kenneth L. Sullivan of Naples, Florida and Mattapoisett, MA, Paul B. Sullivan of Naples, Florida and Westport, MA and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves her beloved dog “Mugsy.”
Her funeral will be held Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 at 9:00 AM from the WARING–SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE AT CHERRY PLACE, 178 Winter St. Fall River followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St. Fall River. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-7 PM. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery Fall River. Directions, tributes: www.waring-sullivan.com.

Anne M. Sullivan
Anne Marie Sullivan, age 73, of Garden St. in Fall River died peacefully September 2, 2007 in St. Anne’s Hospital.
Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Atty Edward A. Sullivan and Katherine (Long) Sullivan, she was a lifelong resident of the city.
A 2nd and 3rd Grade School Teacher for Chace Street School in Somerset for 35 years, she retired in 1993. Prior to that she had begun her teaching career in Middletown, RI.
She was a graduate of the former Sacred Hearts Academy, Class of 1951 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Leslie College in Boston in 1955. She was a communicant of Holy Name Church.
She was loved by both her students and fellow teachers. Noted for her sparkling personality and dress, she was an icon of taste and fashion. In her retirement she indulged in her love of travel, social occasions with her many friends and family and volunteer work. One of her favorite organizations was the Auxiliary of Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Survived by: three brothers, Edward A. Sullivan, Jr. of New York and Florida, Atty. Kenneth L. Sullivan of Naples, Florida and Mattapoisett, MA, Paul B. Sullivan of Naples, Florida and Westport, MA and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves her beloved dog “Mugsy.”
Her funeral will be held Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 at 9:00 AM from the WARING–SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE AT CHERRY PLACE, 178 Winter St. Fall River followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St. Fall River. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-7 PM. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery Fall River. Directions, tributes: www.waring-sullivan.com.