Barney "Joe" Silva

Barney "Joe" Silva, 84, passed away September 13, 2018. He was born August 21, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to parents, Barney and Bertha Wilora Stites Silva. He was a proud member of the Potowatami Nation. Joe was a 32nd Degree Master Mason, member of Lodge #1356; a founding member of the Range Riders; an active Elk and a trustee of the Local 848. Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Georgia Lee Silva; his grandson, Cody Lee Silva; and his brother, Victor Silva. He was survived by: wife, Linda Silva; children, Russell Silva, Charles Silva, John Fraley and Deborah Coones and husband, Kenny; grandsons, Wacey Silva and Kenneth Subin; great granddaughter, Brocklyn Silva; siblings, Ned Silva, Vic Silva, Tom Jacobs and John G. Jacobs; and numerous other relatives and friends.