SILVA, Virginia (Schacht)-Of Everett, passed away on March 5, 2016, at 85 years. Born in Everett, she was the loving daughter of the late Edwin and Georgina (Peters) Schacht. Beloved wife of the late Robert Silva. Loving mother of Robert Silva, Jr., Steven Silva, Brian Silva, Daniel Silva, Nancy Caruso, Donna Murnane, and Kenneth Silva. Loving sister of Paul Schacht and Brenda Hill. She is also survived by 18 cherished grandchildren and 8 cherished great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral from the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, on Thursday, March 10th, at 9 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett, at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 5-8 PM. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In Virginia name, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142. For directions and online guestbook visit jfwardfuneralhome.com