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Kathy Silva may not be a household name. Still, her brief moment in the limelight as the wife of legendary musician Sly Stone remains an intriguing chapter in the annals of music history. A beautiful and enigmatic figure, Silva captured the public’s attention during her whirlwind romance with the famed frontman of Sly and the Family Stone. Let’s look closer at Kathy Silva’s life, and her tumultuous relationship with Sly Stone, and her life after the spotlight faded. So, sit back and join us as we explore the captivating story of Kathy Silva.
The Early Life of Kathy Silva
Kathy Silva was born in San Francisco, California, in 1948. Little is known about her early life and upbringing, but she would eventually make a name for herself as a model and actress, appearing in a few minor roles in films and television. Despite her modest career beginnings, Silva’s striking beauty and charisma caught the eye of a certain music icon, forever changing the trajectory of her life.
A Love Story for the Ages: Kathy Silva and Sly Stone
The Beginning: Kathy Silva’s l
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Kathleen “Kathy” Silva, 65
Kathleen “Kathy” J. Silva, 65, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of Richard A. Silva, Jr.
Born in Savannah, GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert P. and Carmen Idelia (DeJesus) Ruane. Kathy moved to Massachusetts in the 1960’s and has lived in Wareham since 2014
Kathy worked as an office manager and was also an emergency medical technician for Brewster Ambulance.
She loved to cook, was very skilled in the kitchen and enjoyed the beach.
Survivors include her husband, Rick Silva of Wareham; her children, Candice McKenna and Michael McKenna both of Fall River, and Dylan McKenna of ME; her siblings, Colleen Thake of Osage, IA, Maureen Ruane of Charles City, IA, and Christopher Volkart of Foxboro. Also surviving are four grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Chapman Funerals & Cremations — Wareham from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Her funeral will be Tuesday at the funeral home at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christia
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That Time Sly Stone Got Married at Madison Square Garden
In the Sixties and Seventies, Sly Stone and his bandinvented an undeniable cocktail of pop, soul, and psychedelia on hits like “Dance to the Music,” “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” “Family Affair,” and more. But Stone also grappled with drug addiction for decades, which is clear from the first sentence of his upcoming memoir: “I decided to get clean on the fourth visit.”
Co-written with Ben Greenman, who has also worked with Questlove on his books, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (AUWA Books, Oct. 17) traces Stone’s life from his childhood in Northern California and his early days as a DJ (where Sylvester Stewart became Sly Stone) to the formation of his band, Sly and the Family Stone, and the making of hits like “Everyday People” (he played the piano so hard he broke his finger) and albums like 1971’s post-Sixties-buzzkill There’s a Riot Goin’ On. Stone also chronicles the band’s euphoric appearanc
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