Passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Thursday, May 15, 2008. Age 78.\r\nSurvived by his wife Sylvia, three children Steve (Sandy), Kimberly (Bill) McBride and Shelly (Dave) Fries, nine grandchildren Marnee, Mandee, Frank, Mindee, Nick, Paul, Billy, Scott, Julia, Chad and Sarah, four great-grandchildren Cyndee, Noah, Austin and Lillee; two brothers Joseph and Julius Silva; one sister Louise Dennis; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.\r\nPreceded in death by his parents.