Richard A. Silva, 77, of Lower Macungie Township, died May 28, 2020, at Mosser Nursing Home, Trexlertown. He was the husband of Jean L. (Cataneo) Silva for 56 years. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., he was a son of the late George and Beatrice (Falcioni) Silva.

He worked as a master plumber for many years and then as a financial advisor for AIG Retirement Services/VALIC.

He was an active member of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church, Hawthorne, N.J., serving as a Eucharistic Minister for many years and co-chaired their popular annual feast.

He was a member of St. Thomas More R.C. Church, Allentown.

He was a past president of Rotary International, Monsey, N.Y.

He loved music, playing accordion, the Yankees, golf, but most importantly his family.

He was an active member of Four Seasons Adult Community, Macungie, where he served on many committees.

In addition to his wife he is survived by children, Valerie (Jeff) Bitzer, of Monroe, N.Y., Richard V. (Abby), of Elk Grove, Calif.; a brother, Don (Ann), of Maricopa, Ariz.; grandchildren: Daniel, Christina, Tyler, Claire, Gabrielle and Gianna; close family friend, Maureen Cwynne-Silva, of Lower Saucon Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mosser Nursing Home (Activities Dept.), P.O. Box 133, Trexlertown, 18087.

Due to the ongoing global constraints, a private graveside service will be held at the Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, N.Y