John Joseph Gerard DaSilva
11/02/2010

of Astoria, Queens, NY, passed away on November 2, 2010 in Warwick, NY.  He was 44 years old.

 

Born on August 11, 1966 in Astoria, Queens, he was the son of Elaine K. DaSilva of Warwick and the late John Joseph DaSilva.

 

He was the husband of Ida Bravo-DaSilva.

 

John was the IT Specialist with Maguire Woods, LLP in New York City.  He formerly worked as a Computer Technician with Sony BMG and with Smolka Plumbing as a Plumbing Supply Clerk.  John was an Eagle Scout with Troop 516.

 

A family statement reads:  “John was very loved by family and many friends and the Robles, Bravo, Colin and DaSilva families.  He loved to travel, learning about different cultures, and enjoyed movies and music, especially Pink Floyd.”

 

He is survived by his wife, Ida Bravo-DaSilva of Astoria, Queens; his mother, Elaine K. DaSilva of Warwick; his sister, Celeste DaSilva of Warwick; an aunt, Irena Nakonechna of Astoria, Queens.

 

Memorial donations may be sent to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, NY, NY 10065  or Hospice of Orange County, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.

 

Private funeral arrangements were under the direction of Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick

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