Hector O. Sylvia

1930 - 2019

BORN

1930

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Quealy & Son Funeral Home - Abington

116 Adams Street

Abington, Massachusetts

Hector Sylvia Obituary

Hector O. Sylvia, of Rockland, formerly of Abington for over 50 years, passed away on June 12, 2019, at age 89. He served proudly in the US Marines and was most recently employed at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station. Hector coached Abington town youth baseball for many years. Hector was the loving husband of the late Maude Sylvia and the late Charlotte Sylvia; the father of Brenda Coyle and Joyce Omar; brother of Dolores Higgins, and the late John, Robert, and Ronald Sylvia; a loving grandfather to Lianna Montgomery, Ariane, and Dara, and the cherished grandfather of 5 great-grandchildren; Jack, Elana, Genevieve, Jocelyne and David. He is also survived by a niece Gail Montgomery. Visitation at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington, on Tuesday, June 18, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a service beginning on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Hector will buried on Wednesday, June 19, Please meet at the funeral home Wednesday at 11 a.m. to travel to the interment at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Donations can be made in memory of Hector Sylvia to: woundedwarriorproject.org. For directions and online guest book www.quealyandson.com.

Published by The Mariner from Jun. 16 to Jun. 26, 2019.
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As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your cherished memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Liz

July 3, 2019

Mr. Sylvia,
Sir, as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USMC. The History and accomplishments made by you and your fellow Marines back then in the Old Corps are what all us Marines who followed in your footsteps have always always tried to live up to. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC 85-89

Mike Casey(former Ma resident)

June 19, 2019

I drove Hector to some of his appointments in Weymouth. He so enjoyed sharing stories about his earlier years and how much he loved his family. I use several his recipies he printed for anyone who showed an interest.

Parnel Bailey

June 17, 2019

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Jun

18

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Quealy & Son Funeral Home - Abington

116 Adams Street, Abington, MA 02351

Jun

18

Service

7:00 p.m.

Quealy & Son Funeral Home - Abington

116 Adams Street, Abington, MA 02351

Jun

19

Memorial Gathering

11:00 a.m.

Quealy & Son Funeral Home - Abington

116 Adams Street, Abington, MA 02351

Jun

19

Interment

Blue Hill Cemetery

Braintree, MA

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Quealy & Son Funeral Home - Abington

116 Adams Street, Abington, MA 02351

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