Obituaries

Born on September 25th, 1932 in San Jose, CA, and entered into rest on January 27th, 2017 in Fremont, CA at the age of 84. Survived by the love of his life Ida Lou Mezzetti; Ida Lou's daughter and son-in-law: Shaundra Palmer and her husband Chris; grandchildren: Natalie and Brooke Palmer; brother Jack Silveira (Sharon); sister Marlene Steneck; brother-in-law Bobby Rose; sister-in-law Kathy Silveira; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents: George and Elsie Silveira; brother Richard Silveira; and sister Dolly Rose.

George was a member of the 19th Holers golf club in Fremont, Niles rotary, Fremont Philharmonic, and numerous classic car clubs. He was the fleet manager of Fremont Ford for 50 years.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 6th, 11am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 43148 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539. Donations may be made in memory of George to Ohlone Animal Rescue in Newark, CA.