Francisco "Frank" Silveira Obituary in Warren at WJSmith Funeral Home

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Francisco "Frank" Silveira

5/7/1966 - 8/19/2024

Obituary For Francisco "Frank" Silveira

Francisco “Frank” Silveira, 58, of North Providence, RI, passed away on August 19, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Francisco was born on May 7, 1966, in Agualva, Terceira, Azores. He was the son of the late João Silveira and Maria (Melro) Silveira.

Frank is survived by his beloved wife Sheila (Famiano) Silveira; his children, Jennifer Histen and her husband William Histen of Attleboro, Sabrina Silveira DaCosta and her husband Samuel DaCosta of North Providence, Jason Silveira of North Providence; and grandson Christopher Clement of Attleboro. He was the brother of the late Lidia Kehoe, Maria Viera, Sandra Medeiros, and Lucille Medeiros.

Frank was an outstanding and distinguished chef, rising from humble beginnings as a dishwasher to Executive Chef at St. George’s School in Middletown. Frank also started his own catering business, Silveira’s Catering. He catered numerous weddings and events all over Rhode Island, also serving the U.S. Naval War College and Naval Station in Newport. What he enjoyed most was cooking for his family, friends, and neighbors. Frank was a wonderful storyteller who made friends everywhere he went. He was a dedicated family man, a wonderful father to his children, and an amazing grandfather. He loved hosting gatherings with his entire family and entertaining his beautiful nieces and nephews.

Frank, unfortunately, suffered from Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy which eventually took his life, but never took his spirit or personality. In lieu of flowers, the Silveira family requests donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). You can do so at https://www.mda.org/.

Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, RI 02885, where the family will receive relatives and guests for Visitation on Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 4-7PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10AM at Smith Funeral & Memorial Services followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM in St. Elizabeth’s Church, 577 Wood St. Bristol, RI 02809. The burial will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 550 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI 02915.

For directions or tributes, please visit: www.wjsmithfh.com.

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09/12/2024

Joel Costa

My good and eternal friend, Man with a good heart, rest in peace, we will miss you!
08/25/2024

Denise and Peter Pagliarini

We only knew Frank and Sheila from gatherings at Nelia and Jim and he they are a pleasure and fun to be with. Sorry about your loss he was a great guy.
08/24/2024

Nathan Tamba

My dear friend and brother, Frank, it's still unreal. As we remember your smiles and kindness in tears, your love covers our sorrows and gives us hope that you're at peace with our Lord Jesus Christ and no longer suffering. To Sheila, Jen, Sabrina, Jason, Chris, and the rest of the family, you're all in my prayers; may the Lord comfort all of us during this difficult time. I'm here for you whenever you need me for anything. Rest in peace Frank, and thank you for everything, you will truly be missed.
08/23/2024

MaryJean Wade

I loved seeing Frank around the neighborhood. Her was so pleasant and friendly to myself and my client. He had a heart of gold. He will be missed. Rest in peace. Mary Jean Wade
08/23/2024

Connie Bateman

Frank, you will be missed. The world won't be the same without you. Till we me again my dear cousin.
08/23/2024

Connie Bateman
08/23/2024

DIANE HOLDRIDGE

Sheila & children, my deepest condolences on the loss of Frank. I have so many happy memories remembering my times with him at the FOP where I would always hire him to cater our events. He never complained and worked so hard even though some days it must have been so hard for him to keep going he did. This was after his long day at Dt George's. He was a magnificent chef. May he RIP Diane
08/22/2024

Maria Faria

Frank grew up with me like a sibling. So we would catch up and share our updates. His beloved and caring wife Sheila whom he loved so much, his daughters Jennifer and her family, Sabrina and her husband and Jason. He was so proud of them. Very family oriented he ganledge the right from wrong , kindness from hatred by staying away from what wouldn't coap with. Always laughable with good humor until he worn out like a candle. His light throughout his life for sure shines out now on his children and generations to come.
08/22/2024

Isabel Orterry

So Sorry for your loss Shayla Sabrina and Jesse my condolences to all the family God may help you all go true this in special Tia Almerinda you lost a daughter and now a son hugs and kisses to all 😘🤗
08/22/2024

Maria Faria

In sorrow with all his family may Frank Rest In Peace and may we all find in God the comfort necessary to carry the mourning missing him, Knowing he is in God's arms .
08/22/2024

Almerinda &Joe Do Paco

For my cousin may he rest in peace Our condolences to his wife his close family also to my ant and daughters may god give you strength to get through these difficult days as it is not easy Keep all memories of Frank with you they will stay for ever . RIP my cousin Frank I also won't forget you until we meet again .

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