LEWISTON – Our family tree has lost a vital limb as Albeni “Beni” Da Silva, 65, of 66 Grove Street, Lewiston, unexpectedly passed on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Born in Mendes Pimentel, Minas Gerais, Brazil, he was the son of Jose Ferreira Da Silva and Olga Alves Ferreira.

He came to the United States as a young man, and was certified as a Master Electrician after taking courses in Georgia. Beni was a musician and loved singing and playing guitar, was quite the Brazilian cook, a magician, and could take anyone’s headache away by using pressure points. A hard worker, he spent the past twenty-plus years working in floorcare and repairing machines used in cleaning.

A man of great faith, he had extensive knowledge of the bible. Beni was very proud of becoming a U.S. citizen, and had a desire to connect with others in the Latino community. Lastly, he had a great love for his church and work friends, his family, and especially his many grandchildren and now four great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, the former Doreen A. Francis of Lewiston; his mother of Brazil; a son, Albeliro “Bil” Ferreira of Brazil, three daughters, Michelle De Oliveira of Auburn, Shirley and Sheyla Ferreira, both of Brazil; two sisters, Ireni and Lery Ferreira, both of Brazil, a brother-in-law, Paul Francis of Florida; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Besides his father, he was predeceased by a daughter, Jill Des Santos, a son, Elycharme Da Silva; two brothers, Enes and Adelirio Da Silva, and a brother-in-law, Roger Francis.

Online condolences and fond memories of Beni may be shared on his memorial page at http://www.albert-burpee.com.

Visitation was held at the Albert & Burpee Funeral Home, 253 Pine St., Lewiston, on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 from Noon to 2 PM, with a service at 2 PM. Interment will be in the spring, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Sabattus.

 

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to funeral costs on behalf of Beni. Checks can be made to Albert & Burpee Funeral Home, 253 Pine Street, Lewiston, ME 04240, or by donating to the GoFundMe at https://gofund.me/ee68b439 .

 

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