Silva married Bettine Milne in 1971, Silva divorced her in 1974.

he began having an affair with Daniela Doria. They married in April 1978 and had four children, Paul Silva, George Silva, Maria Silva and Jim Silva. They separated in June 1983.

On August 1, 1989, Daria Nicolodi married Frank Silva. They had one children, Lawrence Silva, They remained until his death in 2006.

On September 16, 2006, just after 8:10 am, Nicolodi was called to Silva's home in Seattle, Silva was pronounced dead at the scene of fentanyl overdose at the age of 55.