Americo Marques DaSilva

Americo Marques DaSilva, 79, of Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria Adelaide Pina DaSilva, who passed away in 2024. Born in Figueiredo de Baixo, in the Freguesia Pinheiro da Bemposta, Portugal, he was the son of the late Manuel and Emilia (Marques) DaSilva.

For many years, Americo owned and operated a commercial painting company, working hard to provide for his family. Through his example, he instilled in those he loved a strong work ethic and a sense of pride and dedication. He valued education deeply and encouraged his granddaughters, Sofia and Emma, to understand the importance of education from an early age.

His dedication extended to the many relatives and friends he helped immigrate to the United States. Over the years, he devoted considerable time and effort to helping them begin new lives here, earning their lasting gratitude.

Proud of his Portuguese heritage, Americo was active in many Portuguese clubs and associations and served as president of the Portuguese Social Clubs of Pawtucket. He loved putting on his dancing shoes and cheering on his beloved Benfica. A devoted parishioner of St. Anthony Church, he never missed Sunday Mass.

He is survived by his daughter, Suzana Gertrudes, and her husband, Daniel, of Providence; his two granddaughters, Sofia and Emma Gertrudes; his siblings, Alice Pangaio, Antonio DaSilva, Aurora Conceicao, Dorinda Vaz, Laura Tavares, Manuel DaSilva, Helena Sousa, and Mario DaSilva; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. His funeral will be held on Saturday, October 31, at 9 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Church, 32 Lawn Avenue, Pawtucket. Interment will follow at Swan Point Cemetery in Providence.

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