Obituary of Antonio Fernandes da Silva

DA SILVA, Antonio Fernandes 83 years, passed away at his residence surrounded by family, on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Beloved husband of Maria da Silva (nee da Silva). Dear father of Teresa (Mike) Mahesh, Isabel (John) Yancan, Tony (Arlene) da Silva, Jorge da Silva, Cristina (Patrick) McNeilly and Joe (Tim) da Silva. Loving Papa of Nishan and Nevin Mahesh, Kyle and Corey Yancan, Fabio and Suse da Silva, Mark and Julia Hamilton, Daniel, Katrina and Hannah McNeilly, and loving great grandpa to Eliana and Gavin Mahesh. Cherished son of the late Manuel and Teresa da Silva (nee Castro). He will be missed by many nieces, nephews and family all over the world. Antonio and Maria came from Portugal in 1977 with their children and settled in Sault Ste. Marie. Antonio retired in 2002 in Windsor, from the Board of Education. A private family service will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to WINDSOR CHAPEL (Banwell Chapel) 11677 Tecumseh Rd. East., 519-253-7234. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.windsorchapel.com The Bereavement Authority of Ontario has instituted the following directive: “The new maximum number of people who can be at a funeral home at one time (not including staff) is 10 or fewer. This pertains to the entire funeral home.”