Suddenly at Juravinski Hospital on Monday, December 10th, 2018, in his 84th year surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of to Rosalina Celeste. Loving father of the late Maria (John), Nelson (Anita), Alice (John), Adelaide (Herc) and Michelle. Cherished grandfather of Melanie (Patrick), Amanda (Luke), Jamie (Andrew), Sarah, Benjamin, Rene, Jese and Lauren. Most loved by his great grandchildren Tristan and Phoenix. Predeceased by his parents Domingos and Conceicao Silva. Special thank you to the doctors and nursing staff at Juravinski Hospital for their kindness. Funeral mass will be held on December 13th at 10am at St. Peter and Paul Church, 50 Brucedale Ave. E, Hamilton. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.