Russell Silva

Russell Silva of Port Washington was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. 

He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Aug. 9, 1944, to David and Evelyn (nee Santos) Silva. 

Russell was united in marriage to Ann Royko in South Carolina on Dec. 10, 2012.

Russell graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Chaminade University in Honolulu. 

Following college, he dedicated 30 years to being a manager at IBM. Shortly after his retirement, he worked as a CTO and CFO for the Girl Scouts of Rhode Island. Russell would dedicate 15 years to this career and had a passion for the work. 

Outside of his career, he was a self-taught tailor and an avid cook and enjoyed woodworking projects. He enjoyed sharing his projects with his friends and loved ones.

Russell is survived by his wife Ann Royko; his children Peter (Judy) Silva, Jamie (John) Van Dyck and Jennifer (Christopher) Walsh; honorary children Michael Mariani, Christopher (Carol) Mariani, Sherri (Marc) Franzman, Alexandra (Michael) Stark and Catherine (TJ Kupetz) Royko; grandchildren Mahea, Natalie, Owen and Liam; honorary grandchildren Samantha, Siena, Olivia, Bianca, Amelia, Ella, Luca, Kylie and William; his brothers Vern (Terry) Silva and Gene (Yvonne) Silva; and his former wife Barbara Carroll. He is further survived by many other relatives and friends.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Valerie (Ronald) Lau.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Church, 1800 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington, Wis. His family will receive guests at the church from 11 a.m. until the service. 

Russell will be laid to rest in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton for their attentive care of Russell.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association and St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, Port Washington, Wis.

Eernisse Funeral Home of Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.  

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.