Eric Patrick D'Silva

Eric Patrick D'Silva, 92, passed away peacefully, on December 31, 2012 surrounded by all those who loved him. He was born May 12, 1920 in India. He retired in 1978 from his position as Commercial Manager for Air Indi, in Mumbai, India, spanning a 30-year career during which he spent 9 years in Europe. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce, his son, Reynold (Avita); his daughter, Rowena; grandchildren, Nisha (Mike), Pia (Zane), Erika (Michael), Kirsty, Olivia, Annabelle; great grandchildren, Alyssa, Mikey, Emma and Nora; sisters, Cecilia and Delphine and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by mother, Ursula; father, Reynold; son-in-law, Errol; siblings, Blanche, Felix, William, and Eva. A very special thank you to the Wexner Heritage Village, Zusman Hospice, and Home Health & Wellness teams for their great care and compassion. In his retirement he stayed active and fulfilled a lifelong passion for the arts working at The Columbus Museum of Art. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 3rd at 11:00am at St. Bridgid of Kildare Church, 7179 Avery Road, Dublin, OH 43017, with visitation at 10:00am until time of Mass. Rev. Tyron J. Tomson, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 or to Zusman Hospice, 1151 College Ave., Bexley, OH 43209. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a special memory or extend a condolence. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL.