Obituary of John Joseph Silva

Silva, John Joseph, 78, of The Villages, FL, December 16, 2018.  Beloved husband of Janet (Crossley) Silva.  Dedicated father to James Crossley Silva and his wife Karen of The Villages, FL.  Son of the late Joseph Hooker Silva and Edith Ella (French) Silva.  Brother of Bette Jean Aia of Stormville, NY, Claire Alice Sousa of Billerica, MA, Malcolm Robert Silva of Saugus, MA, George Warren Silva of Portsmouth, NH and the late Lorraine Edith Barry, Joan Elsie Bishop and Carole Ann Banks.  John spent over 38 years in commercial banking with Fleet National Bank and its predecessor institutions.  John enjoyed his Florida home tremendously and the time he spent with friends and family.  Some of his favorite activities included bowling, playing cribbage, and following Boston sports teams.  Arrangements entrusted with HIERS-BAXLEY Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center, 3975 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL  32162.   Sentiments may be left online at www.hiers-baxley.com.