It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the death of active duty firefighter David Silva of Billerica Firefighters IAFF Local 1495. David Silva, age 39, passed away Thursday, February 5th in Northern New Hampshire due to injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident. Dave was appointed a firefighter in January of 2000 and served as the department SAFE (Student Awareness of Fire Education) and (Senior Awareness of Fire Safety) instructor.

Arrangements are as follows:

Wake: Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 3pm-7pm. St Theresa’s Church – 466 Boston Rd. Billerica, MA

**A firefighter walk-through will take place at 6:30pm. All firefighters attending are asked to be present at 6pm in preparation for the walk-through. Out of town firefighters are asked to park behind the Billerica Mall – 480 Boston Rd. This parking area is located adjacent to St Theresa’s Church. Class A uniform is requested for all fire department personnel. The Billerica Police Department will be present to direct attendees at the parking area.**

Funeral: Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 10:30am. St Theresa’s Church – 466 Boston Rd. Billerica, MA

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the David Silva Children’s Fund, c/o TD Bank, 449 Boston Rd., Billerica, MA 01821

For more information please contact Chief Thomas Conway, Deputy Chief Thomas Ferraro or Local 1495 Union President Joseph Bradley @ 978-671-0940

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