John Mello Silvia age 81 of Rocky Point, passed peacefully Monday December 23, 2019 at the Laurels of Pender.

He was born September 22, 1938 in Fall River MA, son of the late Jesse and Mary Alves Silvia. John was also predeceased by a son Steven Silvia and sister Lorraine Pedro.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Viola Bullock Silvia; son, John 'J.R.' Silvia and wife Lynne of Rocky Point; four daughters, Debra Cox of Wilmington, Cheryl Page and husband Willie of Castle Hayne, Joanne Batters of Wilmington, and Patricia Harts and husband Ray of Rocky Point; thirteen grandchildren, Matthew, Marisa, Brendan, Shayna, Taylor, Tiel, Jennifer, Christopher, Alyssa, Mack, Jessica, Hannah, and Hailey; and seven great grandchildren.

John was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a great provider for his family. John was a brilliant and fearless business man. He owned and operated, the Rocky Point Campground, the Country Café Restaurant, and Wilmington Movie Transportation Company. John was proud to be a member of the United States Marine Corps.

The family will receive friends at 11AM Saturday ( one hour prior to the service) at the funeral home.

A memorial service will be at 12 noon Saturday December 28, 2019 at Harrell's Funeral Home Chapel.

you are invited to sign the guest book.