Juana (Martinez) Silva "Jennie", 90, of Paterson, passed away on April 29, 2021. Born in Paterson, she was a lifelong resident. A parishioner of St. Paul's RC Church, Clifton, Jennie was a secretary for T & E Mason Contractors, Paterson, for several years, retiring many years ago.

Beloved wife of the late Tomas Silva who passed away in 2018. Devoted mother of Marianne Silva-Dvorak and her husband Raymond of Paterson, and the late Thomas Silva who passed away in 2012. Loving grandmother of Richard and his companion Marly, Ariana, Trevor and Joshua. Dear sister of the late Vincent Martinez. Cherished sister in law of Encarnacion Vilas and Francisco Rios, both of Spain, and the late Josefa Paz and Juan Manuel, Maria Rios and Jose Vilas. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visiting Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Thursday 8:45 AM at the funeral home, and 10 AM at St. Paul's RC Church, Clifton. Entombment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa.