Robert J. Silva of Chilmark died on Monday, Feb. 8 at the Henrietta Brewer House in Vineyard Haven. He was 81. Bobby was born in Oak Bluffs on Oct. 15, 1928 to Joseph and Virginia (Silvia) Silva. He grew up on his family’s farm, Tea Lane Farm on Middle Road in Chilmark. When the farm became less active, Bobby did landscaping for many of his neighbors. When he retired he could be found tooling with his tractor and continued to cut, bail and store hay in the barn.

Bobby is survived by his brother Elmer and his wife Beverly of Vineyard Haven; his sister Clara Rabbitt of Vineyard Haven; his brother Walter and his wife Lucette of Chilmark; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Vineyard Haven with the Rev. Roger Spinney officiating. Family and friends will gather at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury following services. Arrangements are under the care of Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Oak Bluffs.