Helen Silva, 87, of Toms River passed away Tuesday November 29th, 2011 at Holiday Care Center in Toms River. Born in Perth Amboy she resided there prior to moving to Toms River in 2001. She was predeceased by her loving husband Jack in 1988. Surviving are her daughters Joan and husband Jeffrey Friedman of Toms River and Jacqueline Silva of Toms River; 3 grandchildren Charles and Kevin Irizarry and Sharon Drahos; 7 great grandchildren Jason, Tara, Shane, Kayla, Christina, Montana and Kevin and 3 great great grandchildren Nicole, Giana and Lily. Visitation will be Sunday December 4th, 2011 from 2-5pm at the Quinn Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Road Toms River, NJ 08755. Funeral service will be offered at 5pm after visitation. Interment and graveside service will be Monday December 5th, 2011 at 11am at Forest Green Memorial Park in Morganville, NJ. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090 or by visiting www.ALZ.org.