Marvin L. Silva

Marvin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on November 18, 2012 with his family by his side. Born in Honolulu on July 3, 1930, he was the youngest of five children of John and Mary (Menezes) Silva. He graduated from St. Louis College in 1949 and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. Returning from the war he fell madly in love on a blind date, and in 1957 married his beautiful wife Angeline Lee. They had eight wonderful children together, all of whom he was very proud of. He had a fulfilling career at the Hawaiian Electric Company where he worked for 28 years before retiring in 1985 as an Estimator. He also worked for many years bartending at the Ilikai and Ala Moana Hotels until he retired in 2000.

He was a caring man with a quick wit, great sense of humor, and a generous heart. He had an enthusiasm for learning and a passion for sharing his handiwork skills and his love of gardening. No one could deny that his favorite activity was spending time with his family whom he devoted his life to. Some of his children and grandchildren’s best memories were playing silly games, baking cupcakes, having him participate in their activities, camping, family picnics, traveling, and working on numerous family projects together.

Marvin is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Angeline; Eight Children: Margie Ann Yasui of Kahului, Marvin V. (Jana) Silva of Honolulu, Marleen Silva of Honolulu, Mark (Ursula) Silva of Livermore, CA, Mari-Jo (Jerry) Correa of Honolulu, Marty (Rose) Silva of Livermore, CA, Marla (Duane) Wright of Temecula, CA, and Marshall Silva of Honolulu; Fourteen Grandchildren: Mychal Tanji of Kahului; Marisa (Daryl) Waits of Seattle, WA; Natassia Silva of San Francisco, CA; Gavin, Colin, and Alana Silva of Honolulu; Joseph, Jesse, and Jacob Correa of Honolulu, Nicole and Maile Silva of Livermore, CA; Alexa, Derek, and Dominic Wright of Temecula, CA. Sister: Alta Johnston; Brother: Clayton Silva; Brother and Sister In-Laws: Florence Chun, Richard (Betty) Lee, Caroline Lee, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the St. Pius X Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated immediately following, at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Punchbowl, the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire and no flowers, please.