Agostinho Da Silva passed away on April 8, 2025. He was 96. Born in Portugal, he lived in Newark before moving to Kearny in 1977. Visiting will be on Friday April 11 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home and Mass will be the following morning at 11:00 a.m. in Queen of Peace Church and entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Agostinho was a retired member of Local 472 in Newark and was still a member.
He is the beloved husband of Serafina (nee Simas) and cherished father of Odette Loureiro (husband Decio) and Dr. Anette Da Silva (husband Emilio Lago). Brother of Serafine and Avelino. He was also predeceased by eight other siblings. He is the grandfather of David, Jonathon, Andrew, Christian, Isabella and Bryceon. Great grandfather to Ian.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.