Zulmira M Dasilva

Zulmira M. DaSilva, age 87, passed away on Sunday,  September 22, 2019 in Avon Park, FL. Zulmira was born of Catholic faith in Achadinha, Azores, Portugal to parents Jose Furtado and Maria (Amaral) Furtado on December 15, 1931. Zulmira had been a resident of Avon Park since 2005, coming from Massachusetts and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Avon Park. She is survived by her Daughters -  Zina Camara of Taunton, MA; Maria Resendes of Avon Park, FL; Sons - Joe DaSilva of Taunton, MA; Sergio DaSilva of Sebring, FL; Rick DaSilva of Sebring, FL; Sisters – Maria Melo of Canada; Gloria Amaral of Portugal; Mina Benedetti of Brazil; Brother – Joao Furtado of Brazil; 10 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. Zulmira was preceded in death by her Parents and Husband - Jose DaSilva. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 1:00 PM with family receiving friends beginning at 12:00 Noon at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, Avon Park, FL.  Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens.