Jose F. Silva, 74, died at Burlington Lahey Hospital  in Burlington MA, on March 16, 2018.

Jose was born on June 3, 1943 in Graciosa, Azores Portugal. He immigrated his family to America in January of 1975. Where he proudly planted his roots in Salem, MA. Of his many talents he was a Mason, a Leather Factory Worker, Farmer and Musician, but most importantly an amazing Husband, Pai, Vovo, and friend to many.

Jose's first loves were his beloved wife Maria H. Silva, his 5 children and 10 grandchildren. Also his love for music and being a member of the Banda Recreativa Portuguesa of Peabody and his passion for his beloved Benfica soccer team.

He is survived by his children and their spouses Maria Da Luz Machado and Jose, Maria Jose Matthews and John, John Silva and Evelina, Michael Silva and Sarah, and Christina DaSilva and Pedro. His grandchildren, Ryan, Catherine & Natalia Machado; James Matthews; Arianna, Javion & Jaydon Silva; Andrew & Allison Silva and Nicholas DaSilva. He also leaves behind his siblings Manuel Silva of California, Antonina Ramos of Lowell and Carlos DaSilva of Canada. And many loved brother and sisters in law, nieces and nephews.

He was a big member of the Portuguese community in Peabody being a member of various Portuguese Cultural Centers. He loved to help out with all their Portuguese traditional festivals. It brought him great joy to raise his family with the Portuguese Traditions.

ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will take place on Thursday  March 22 ^nd , 2018 from 4pm to 8pm at the Murphy Funeral Home, located on 85 Federal St Salem. Funeral services will be held Friday March 23rd at 12:30 PM at St Thomas Apostle Parish, located at 1 Margin St, Peabody, MA . For more information or online guestbook, please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com or call 978-744-0497.