Tiverton, Rhode Island
1934 - 2008
David J. Sylvia, 74, formerly of Tiverton, died on Friday July 25th surrounded by family at his residence in Palm Bay, FL after a long illness. He was former co-owner of Gray's Ice Cream in Tiverton. He was the husband of Mary Yvette (Williamson) Sylvia for 48 years. Born in Fall River, MA on March 28, 1934, he was the son of the late Manuel and Theresa Enos (Cotta) Sylvia. He had been a communicant of St. Madeleine Sophie Church in Tiverton, where he was a trustee and a member of the men's club. He also was a member of the Tiverton Budget and Recreation Committees. He was responsible for the creation of many Little League Fields, including the Michael A. Sylvia Field at the Town Farm Recreation Facility dedicated to his brother who lost his life in Vietnam. David was a US Army Veteran. In addition to his wife, he leaves daughter Mary, daughter Debra, sons, David Michael, Mark (wife Christine) and Matthew, daughter Rebecca, son Robert, daughter Kathleen (husband Timothy Gacioch) and grandchildren Amanda, Joshua, Michael, Ali, Kyle, Jameson, Jaclyn, Rachelle, Steven, Megan, Lauren and Sean. Visitation FRIDAY 4-8 PM Aug 1st. His Funeral will be held SATURDAY Aug 2nd at 9am from the POCASSET MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 462 Main Rd Tiverton with a 10am Mass at St Madeline Sophie Church, Lake Rd in Tiverton. Burial at Pocasset Hill Cemetery. www.almeida-pocasset.com
Memorial may be made to Hospice of Health First Inc. 1900 Dairy Rd., West Melbourne, FL 32904 or Palm Bay Kidney Center or a charity of your choice.
Deb,
I am so sorry for your loss. Be comforted by the joyful memories you have and the belief that you will see your father again.
Jeannie-Mae Durfee
August 04, 2008 | Tiverton, RI
Mary and Family,
Sorry I could not make it down to Tiverton for David's Mass. My daughter has to have an ice cream cone at Grays every time we go visit my Dad. Next one will be for David! My thoughts are with all of you.
Melissa Pontes Surprenant
August 02, 2008 | Dudley, MA
Dear Bobby and Becky,
My family and I are all very sorry for your loss.
Please know that you are thought of very often and especially at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Richard Chevian
Richard Chevian
August 01, 2008 | Cranston, RI
Many thoughts are with you and your family today and to offer our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Donald & Anne Chaves
August 01, 2008 | Tiverton, RI
Sorry for your loss you all are in my Prayers.
Alfred Silva
July 31, 2008 | Fulton, MO
Mark,
So sorry to hear about your father. He was such a good man and a great example to me. You and your family are in my prayers and I hope you are doing well!!
Deborah Coffey
July 31, 2008 | Plano, TX
So sorry I can not be there but you are always thought of and will always be remembered
Love cousin Dorothy
dorothy vanderveer
July 31, 2008 | Morganville, NJ
So sorry to hear about David My prayers are with you. I am his cousin Beatrice {Cotta} Edward Oriiginally from Tiverton+ Newport. Love to all. cousin Beattie.
Beatrice Edward
July 31, 2008 | Eureka, CA
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The Staff of Pocasset-Memorial Funeral Home
July 31, 2008 | Tiverton, RI
