Shona Silva, 51, of New Jersey gained her wings on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Our Heavenly Father called her home to be with Him.
Shona was born on August 2, 1970 at Ridgewood Valley Hospital, the daughter of John G. Sam Sr. and Regina Osborne.
She attended Mahwah High School and went on to become an EMT. Later on, Shona volunteered her time at the Hackensack and Maywood Board of Elections. But Shona’s most prized role was being a mother to her beloved son, Hector Sam-Roman of Jersey City, NJ. There was nothing she loved more than being Hector’s mom.
Shona was predeceased by: father, John G. Sam Sr., husband Edgar Silva, two brothers John G. Sam Jr., Quincy O. Sam Sr. and nephew, Quincy O. Sam II.
She is survived by: her son Hector N. Sam-Roman; Regina Osborne (mother)and Edward Osborne Sr.; Maria Steiper(sister) and Edward Steiper (brother in-law) Nieces: Ashley, Kaitelyne, Amber. Nephews: John Sam III, Kyle. We can not forget her dear and sweet, Alexa. There are also many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends. Shona was a loving and devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, 109 Darlington Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446
Followed by:
Travel to final resting place.
Maryrest Cemetery & Mausoleum,770 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ Cemetery Office: (888) ‑ 489‑9095 or (201) ‑ 327‑7011
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