Frank-Sylvia-Obituary

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Frank Cotta Sylvia

Sep 27, 1946 - Oct 17, 2021 (Age 75)

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Kim and Sue I have such amazing memories of Frank growing up on Raleigh Drive. He was such an amazing man. I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. With love from the Turgeon’s.

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOUR MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT IN THE DAYS AHEAD. DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

I have know Frank for many years.
I will never forget his kindness and I am so thankful for his friendship. You will be so very missed by all who loved you.
Fly high my sweet friend.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Forever in our hearts.

Frank will be greatly missed. We are so glad we got to spend so much time with him and the family.

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

Obituary

Frank's Obituary

Frank C. Sylvia, 75, of Merrimack passed away on Sunday, October 17th, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. It brought great comfort that he continued to have his sense of humor till the very end. 

He was born in New Bedford, MA on September 27th, 1946 to the late Laura (Cotta) and John Sylvia, Sr. He was raised and attended schools in New Bedford, MA.

Frank served in the U.S. Army and upon an honorable discharge, he worked as a truck driver for most of his adult life. He worked for Marvel Glass, Hammer Hardware out of Merrimack along with Purity Supreme, and Old Colony Trucking out of Massachusetts.

When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed woodworking, watching car racing, watching his grandson Jordan play Football and enjoying his old El Camino that he restored.

Along with his parents, Frank was pre-deceased by his brother, John Sylvia, Jr.

He will be forever loved and remembered by his wife of 25 years, Susan (Haney) Sylvia, daughter Kimberly and her husband Manuel Miranda, Sr.; two sons, Edward and Jason Rainville; 12 grandchildren, Jordan, Manny Jr., Tony, Joshua, Brandon, Taylor, Carrie, Brooke, Justin, Gregory, Ava and Ethan; 4 great-grandchildren, Dylan, Maria, Gage and Myla along with a nephew, Wayne Sylvia and his wife Kendra.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

For those who wish, memorial contributions in Frank’s memory can be made to St. Jude's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at stjude.org

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