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Manny was born in 1926 and passed away on October22, 2020. Manny grew up in Middletown, RI. He met and married the love of his life, Gladys, on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1950. He founded M. D. Silveira Construction in May 1969. Manny was capable of any job, but his true skill was in finish work, creating and building the most spectacular stairways and cabinetry with precision and perfection throughout Newport County. In 1957 he remodeled space in his home for Gladys to open Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery School. In 1973 he proudly constructed a new school building for her across from their home adding an addition in 1984. He was an amazing carpenter and has left his mark in his beautiful work.

Manny was an extraordinary role model, inspiring and supportive to his seven children, grandchildren and all who knew him. His expertise in carpentry has passed on to his family and his legacy will live on for generations to come. Manny was genuinely devoted and adored his wife Gladys and was a true family man.

Manny suffered a long battle with Parkinson's disease, where up until the day he passed he continued to get around with a walker.