James John Silvia, known to his family and friends as Jim or Jimmy, passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side, on Sunday August 13th 2017 in St Anne's Hospital.

He was born on January 14th 1951 in Newport, RI to the late Edmund Silvia and Elsie Peckham. He was a graduate of Warren High School. James was a veteran of United States Army, he served in Vietnam War and he had lived in Warren, Nweport and Tiverton most of his life.

James is survived by his wife Waifong Silvia (Priscilla), his son Raymond J Silvia, his ex-wife Elizabeth Silvia, his brother Edmund Silvia (Buddy) of New Jersey, sisters Marion Dunn of Virginia and Mary Merchand Thomsen of Rehboth, nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather Wilfred R Marchand and brothers David Silvia and Charles Marchand.

James liked to spend time on cooking, watching movies, youtube, baseball and football games. He was a fan of Red Sox and Patriots. He loved listening to different kinds of songs and music, enjoyed gardening and taking a rest in the yard with radio on and feeding birds. He worked as a chef/cook most of his life. He had been working at different restaurants such as Ocean View, Almac's Diner and Common Lunch until retirement.

A memorial service to be held on Saturday September 2nd 2017 at 3:30pm at his favorite yard (Jimmyland) 225 Brayton Rd Lot 302 Tiverton RI 02878.

Family and friends are invited to attend and please bring a lawn chair.