With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Edward Desilva (Berkley, Massachusetts), born in West Warwick, Rhode Island, who passed away on March 2, 2019. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Richard DeSilva and Maria DeSilva (Branco). He is survived by : his spouse Diane DeSilva (Teal); his children, Audrey Troll (Michael) of Hope, RI, Claudia Pearson (Kenneth) of Hudson, NH, Carla Thurston of Billings, Denys Russo (Nicholas III) of Cranston and Joel DeSilva of Lake Worth, FL; his stepchildren, Robert Bradbury (Paula) of Dighton, MA and David Bradbury (Beth) of Deep River, CT; and his brothers, Albert DeSilva of St. Petersburg, FL and Richard DeSilva Jr. of Coventry, RI. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward's name to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 would be appreciated.

Suggested donation : Disabled American Veterans

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Iannotti Funeral Home