João J. Da Silva Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 9, 2026, at the age of 80, João J. Da Silva of New Bedford, Massachusetts passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Adelino Melo and Maria Estrela Melo (Morais); his son João G. "John" Silva; and his siblings, Jose, Adelino Melo, Jr. and Eduarda Mota.
He is survived by: his wife Maria C. Silva (Tavares); his children, Durval Silva (Elizabeth) of Westport, Jenny Silva and Ana Silva; his grandchildren, Kristiana and Dylan Silva; and his siblings, Jorge Melo (Maria) of Florida, Tina Melo (Mario) of Westport, Valdemira, Costa (late Eduardo) of New Bedford and Filomena Tripp (James) of New Bedford.
