Surrounded by family and his 2 little dogs, our beloved Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022. He rode motorcycle hill climbs in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s with his life long friend Manuel Ponte along with his brothers Joe Ponte, and Albert Ponte. He was a San Jose native, and put on the car show on Alum Rock avenue every Wednesday night at the Alum Rock Restaurant with his brother Frank Silva. He was a big car guy and built numerous of cars including a 1927 Model T Coupe, 1938 Chevy Coupe, a 1959 El Camino, and along with many others. He served in World War II in 1944.
Buzz left behind 3 sons; Buzzy Silva ( who has passed ), Larry Silva and Robert Silva, along with his 7 grandchildren; Buzzy Silva IV, Melanie Silva, Larry Silva II, Chrissy Holley, Candice Silva, and Sierra Silva. He was a great-grandpa to Andrew Sheridan (26), Alyssa Sheridan (24), Larry Silva III (14), Alexandria Silva (10), Sienna Holley (11), Austin Matos (6), Cali Silva (6), and Hunter Silva (4).
Please feel free to join us on February 10, 2022 starting at 9am, in the remembrance of Manuel “Buzz” Silva at the Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Chapel of Roses.
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