He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and President of Taberna Mens Golf Association.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia DaSilva, two sons, Brian DaSilva of Holbrook, NY; Matthew DaSilva of Baltimore, MD; two daughters, Jill Ann DelGatto; of Shirley, NY; Amanda DaSilva of Charlotte, NC; one step-son, Brian O’Neill of Clearwater, FL; one brother, Joseph Silva of Staten Island, NY; and four grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Religious Community Services 919 George St., New Bern, NC 28560.