Henry Silvia

Henry R. Silvia, 87, of Wheatland died February 14, 2012 at Platte County Memorial Nursing Home. He was born October 28, 1924 to Antonio and Rosa Silvia in Fall River, MA. He married Mary Lou Howerton on January 11, 1946 in Fall River, MA. He was a lithographer in the cardboard manufacturing industry. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He is survived by his children Donna Stevens of Wheatland and Douglas Silvia of Cheyenne; sister Rose Marie Souza of Westport, MA; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Silvia; daughter, Joyce Everett; son, Herrick Silvia; parents, Antonio and Rose Silvia and 12 brothers and sisters. Those who wish may contribute to St. Jude's Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org. Cremation has taken place under the care of Schrader Funeral Home and online condolences may be made at www.schraderfuneral.com. Private family services will be held.