Henry E. Silva, “Hank”, passed away 25 days after his wife of 76 years passed. He was one of 14 children, born and raised in Ferndale.

Henry met and married Angie (Ghilarducci) Silva in 1943. He served in WWII on the USS Lavallette and received 18 stars.

He is survived by 4 children: Gloria (Jerry) Hansen, Thomas (Irma) Silva, Janet (Walter) Crawford, Ted Silva, nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren, one sister and three brothers. He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, five sisters, four brothers, grandson Larry Hansen, daughter-in-law Elaine Silva and granddaughter Mary Silva.

Henry was a dairyman for many years in Ferndale and Fortuna, then worked at PALCO in Scotia. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Humboldt or Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of your choice.

A private burial service was held December 23, 2019, for family members. A celebration of life will be held at the Ferndale Veteran’s Hall, 1100 Main Street, Ferndale on Saturday, January 11, 2020, from 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

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