Birth date: Feb 18, 1942 Death date: May 30, 2020
Willoughby Silvera migrated to the United States in the late 1960's from Kingston Jamaica. He was always business savvy and began his career as an accountant for Wakefern Food Corporation in Elizabeth NJ. He made a living as an ac Read Obituary
Rest in Power, Uncle Wayne!!! Love you and thank you for raising my amazing cousins <3
To my Poppop,
Just like everybody in this room or everybody that is listening from their homes, I’m at complete shock. Growing up all I knew was grandma and grandpa. You gave me my first $100, my first $50, my first $20, my first $10 you probably gave me my first $1. Poppop you always spoke life into me, anytime you saw me you always said “ ouuu syyeareeaa, look at that star.. she’s gonna be a star” you are legit one of the reason I keep going after my dreams. Poppop I wish I had more time with you, I wish I took advantage of the time you were here. I always thought you was going to live forever, As I’m writing this, I hear your voice saying “my blood pressure high ,ouuu my heart, I cant see nothing” but I never thought this day was going to come. When I first heard the news I screamed, I screamed because you were really apart of me . You are one of the only men I had in my life. You were the only man to love me correctly. I think that’s why I’m single now and I don’t settle because you set a good example on how I should be treated. I watched you get cursed out head to toe and at the end of the day; you made sure everybody was straight before you closed your eyes. You always made sure I was okay, you never wanted me to want for nothing. If you could’ve giving me everything in this world I know you would’ve. The last day I saw you was March 7,2020. You left your dreams with me. I’m going to do everything to help you accomplish them because I know you’re still here with me. Poppop knowing that I have you watching over me gives me so much strength. You were the most amazing grandfather I could have ever asked for. You loved Grandma with your whole heart and you cherished your kids – every one of them. You adored each of us grandkids, no matter how old we were, where we lived or what we were doing with our lives. You loved each of us unconditionally, and without holding back. I love you so much and I will miss you every day !
Love, Syearra
No matter the distance you were always there. You kept "tabs" on your tribe no matter where we were or what you were going through. Always ready to listen, share a smile and encouraging word. Your kindness and care was evident in every call and moment we connected. Thank you for always making time for me. Even in my sadness I smile because you will always be with me. Time was never long enough but I have nothing but gratitude for every second I had with you. Rest well my grandfather.
Love always,
Janelle
Can’t believe my dad went home to be with his creator! He had a good heart and loved his kids! I know I will see him again, but I will miss him.
I am thankful for the recent conversations we had before my dad passed and for memories of him that will be in my heart forever!
Rest In Peace, dad!
Marcia Silvera Mckenzie
