Greg Silver, 51, here with his sons, has been fighting for his life due to complications from the flu. Two GoFundMe pages have been set up to help the family. Photo from Greg Silver GoFundMe page.
By Beth David, Editor
Friends and family of Greg Silver of Westport, who grew up in Fairhaven, are asking for help due to a sudden illness that has landed Mr. Silver in the hospital fighting for his life. Due to complications from the flu, Mr. Silver has been hospitalized for more than two weeks, is unconscious and intubated with bilateral pneumonia.
Mr. Silver owns Southcoast Soda Blast, LLC, and his illness has left the family with no income, as his wife Cheryl also had to leave her job to be by his side.
He is described by Aaron Comeau on a GoFundMe page as a “hardworking, loving and dedicated father of two autistic young boys.”
A Fairhaven High School graduate, Mr. Silver, 51, also manages the marina at Jack’s Cove on Goulart Memorial Drive in Fairhaven. His business utilizes a system that removes paint, specializing in bottom paint on boats.
Two GoFundMe pages have been set up for Mr. Silver and his family, one by a family member, and one by a friend.
“My uncle is still young and means the world to us,” wrote Mr. Comeau. “Anything at all you can help with we are so thankful for.”
As of press time, his page had reached $9,550 of its $10,000 goal.
Another page, set up by Bob Dubois, notes that Mr. Silver has three sons: Matthew, Jacob, and stepson Christopher. His page had raised $4,310 of its $10,000 goal by press time.
“His family is his life,” writes Mr. Dubois. “Unfortunately, as Greg fights for his life, the burden of everyday life still goes on. As a small business owner, there isn’t any source of income for Greg. Also, as his wife (Cheryl) is by his side 24/7, her income is limited.”
To donate, visit https://www.gofundme.com/ and search for “Greg Silver.”
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