Andrew R. Silva

(Mendoza) and Henry Silva on May 23, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his

longtime companion, Carol Perry, and siblings: Henry (Hank) Silva, Adeline (Lance) Dicaire,

Mary Louise (Fernando) Romo, Steven (Cindy) Hernandez, Louis (Tracy) Hernandez, Rene

(Maria) Hernandez, and numerous nieces and nephews and his cat Muffin. He was

predeceased by his brother Richard (Dee) Silva.

Andy was a Vietnam veteran having served with the U.S. Army. He was a college graduate

with two associates degrees. He was a long-time runner, bicycle rider, roller blader and

active walker. He loved to travel from England, Ireland, France, Mexico, Canada, and all

over the United States. He loved Boston, Fort Meyers Beach, San Francisco, and Dublin

where the food was great, and the drink was plentiful. He was retired from Jewel Osco after

31 years of service as a truck driver. He loved driving and meeting new people every day.

He loved life and was known to be boisterous and fun to be around.

Visitation will be at Malec and Sons Funeral Home, 6000 Milwaukee, Chicago, Illinois on

Friday July 18th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.