Loretta A. Silvia (Estrella), age 80, a longtime resident of Somerset, peacefully passed away on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Care Center. Born in Tacoma, WA, Loretta was the daughter of the late Manuel Silvia Jr and the late Evelyn (Thompson) Silvia, and the sister of the late Howard, Evelyn, & Nancy Silvia.

Prior to retiring, Loretta worked as a computer programming instructor for Ser-Job for Progress and Micro Users, where she would help teach individual's computer skills to help them gain employment in a changing workforce. She was also an instructor for the GED program at BCC.

One of Loretta's favorite hobbies, was knitting baby bonnets for hundreds of babies at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed playing bingo, trying her luck at the casinos, was also an avid reader. Loretta was also a licensed scuba diver and the past secretary for the Bayside Frogmen. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren.

Loretta is survived by her daughters Dawn M. Cordeiro (husband Thomas), April Estrella, and Tammy A. Estrella (husband Andy Stanigar); two brothers Dwight D. Silvia, and Manuel Silvia; grandchildren Amanda Rodriguez (Chris), Alyssa Skeffington (Derek), Tasha Bergeron (Justin), Kristin McNaughton (James), Jesse Coker, Erika Horan (Michael), Alix Delgado (Jeanette), and Cheyanne Estrella-Laberge (Taylor), Tori and Thomas Cordeiro; great grandchildren Avery, Lilyana, Elliot, Finley, Oliver, Lyra, and Steel; many nieces & nephews.

Following cremation, calling hours for Loretta will be held on Friday, Dec. 12th from 4-7 P.M. at the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River. In lieu of flowers, donations in Loretta's memory may be made to Ser-Job for Progress, 164 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please click the Guest Book below.