Obituary of Constance A. "Connie" (Zevolo) Silva

Constance “Connie” Ann (Zevolo) Silva, 93, of Peabody, MA, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010 after a brief illness. She was born on February 24, 1917 in Boston, MA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Alfred F. and her loving son, Alfred F. Jr... She is survived by her devoted daughter and son-in-law, Maryanne and Gerald Dechayne, a dear sister, Phyllis Rubino, her loyal daughter-in-law, Margaret Ann (Collette) Silva, her cherished grandchildren, Chris Silva, Lauren Dechayne- Donati and her husband Michael Donati, Derek Silva and his wife Patti, and Cheryl Ahlquist and her husband Diron, and her precious great-granddaughters, Katelyn, Allison, Rachel and Nicole. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and wonderful neighbors and friends. Connie grew up in East Boston, spent several years in Winthrop and moved to Peabody in 1970. She was married for 53 years and lived her life devoted to her family. While in East Boston and Winthrop, she managed the Sacred Heart High School cafeteria. While in Peabody, she worked for the North Shore Elder Services for many years as a friendly visitor and companion for the elderly. People she met looked forward to seeing her again. Most recently she volunteered at the Peabody Council on Aging. Every holiday she could be counted on to make her delicious lasagna and three homemade pies. One of her other favorite hobbies was to knit and crochet beautiful afghans and slippers for her family. She created many precious and funny lasting memories with her family. The family will receive friends at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral home at the 82 Lynn St., Peabody facility on Wednesday, Sept. 8,2010 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM. Her Funeral will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 at 10 AM from the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Adelaide’s Church, 708 Lowell St., West Peabody at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Donations in her memory may be made to the Peabody Council on Aging, 79 Central St., Peabody, MA 01960.