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Anthony Sylvia Obituary

SYLVIA Anthony R. Sylvia, Jr., age 61 of Fairfield, beloved husband to Debra Zingo Sylvia for 39 years, died on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport on May 8, 1949, he was a son of the late Anthony and Anna Minaudo Sylvia, Sr. Mr. Sylvia was the owner and operator of LTD Driving School of Bridgeport for more than 20 years and had previously worked at Sanborne Express as terminal manager. He was an avid Yankee fan. Tony was one of a kind and will be remembered as a reliable, likeable and well respected friend. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather and will be missed dearly and will forever have a place in the hearts of his family and friends. In addition to his wife, survivors include three children, Anthony Sylvia III, Kelly Firgeleski and her husband, Edward and Cara Sylvia and her fianc�, Chris Vitorino, all of Fairfield; a brother, Robert Sylvia and his wife, Sara of Pennsylvania; two adored grandchildren, Sophia and Edward Firgeleski; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Sandra Eckman. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. To light a virtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2010.

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November 21, 2010

to Debbie,Kelly,Tony and Kara,
I am so sorry to hear about Big Tony, I just found out, please accept my deepest sympathy. I will keep you all in my prayers, Love Always, Sherry (Oettle) Jankowski

Gene Lauron

November 3, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Sylvia family..to Tony you're a great driving instructor I've ever had,always ready to help when i need directions,my GPS..too bad we knew about it lately...you'll be missed...

Mindy & Lou Fernandes

November 3, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family

kendrea jones

November 2, 2010

you will be missed , you were an awesome guy the best driving instructor that I could ever ask for

Olga Digsby

November 2, 2010

To the employees of LTD driving school, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you all considered Tony to be a wonderful father figure, the office won't be the same without him. I still expect to see him sitting in his chair when I walk through the doors for what turned out to be a regular lunch time hang-out for me. I will miss you dearly, Tony.
-Olga

anthony odice

November 1, 2010

To the Sylvia family:
my deepest sympathies go out at this time
Tony was the best I worked for him at the trucking company

anthony odice

November 1, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Laura Vitorino

November 1, 2010

To the Sylvia Family:
Our deepest sympathies to you all. We are greatful to have known Tony if only for a short while. Our son is blessed to have known and loved him. We are looking forward to welcoming his daughter, Cara, into our family in July! He will truly be missed. "Eternal rest grant unto him O'Lord, let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen." May God bless and help you all at this difficult time.
The Vitorino Family

Laura Vitorino

November 1, 2010

To the Sylvia Family:
Our family extends our deepest and sincere sympathies about Tony's passing. We are grateful to have known him if only for a short while. He was a kind and gentle man who loved his family very much! Our son was blessed to have known and loved Tony. We look forward to welcoming his beautiful daughter into our family in July! May God comfort you all at this difficult time. "Eternal rest grant unto Tony O'Lord. Let pepetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen."

The Vitorino Family

November 1, 2010

Dear Tony,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father and we are thinking of you during this difficult time. May the memories of your father live in your heart forever and keep a smile on your face.
Love, Britt & Justin MacKenzie

Bill & Evelyn Balamaci

November 1, 2010

Dear Debbie and family,
Those of us who have had the privelege
of knowing Tony will always remember him as an honorable and loyal friend.He truly earned a place in heaven. May his memory be eternal.

Chris Vitorino

October 31, 2010

Tony was a great boss, future father-in-law and honored I could call him my friend. I spent almost every day of the last 4 years at work with him. Everyday I walked into work he was always cracking jokes about what ever I did wrong from the day before or what ever I was wearing "He said it all" it was all in good fun though. He made me laugh because what ever he said was funny, it wasn't what he said it was how he said it. Tony was the only guy that could say what ever he wanted to anyone and they wouldn't care. There was never a dull moment with him he was a man of few words but yet he still had so much to say. If he sensed I needed something like lunch or time off he always gave it to me no questions asked and most of the time I didn't even ask. It was amazing that someone gave so much and never expected anything in return. Randomly sales men would come by the office selling cheesy products which he had no use for what so ever and just to give them business he would buy 15 of what ever they were selling. It seemed like he lived to give. Tony you will be missed by many and I will miss you Its going to be hard for me to go to work with out you. Please guide me in the right direction I am going to need it. Thank you for this opportunity if this you wanted for me. I will make sure everything stays the way you would want it. I promise I will not let you down. I will never forget you and everything you've done for me.

BOB & JACKIE VOCCOLA

October 31, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Sita Singh

October 31, 2010

To the Sylvia family and the loved ones of Tony,my deepest sympathies at this time.I have had the priviledge of receiving kind assistance from Tony on numerous occasions reflecting his many admirable qualities. He will be missed and my prayers are with you at this time

October 31, 2010

Dear Deb and family. The Dommu family sends our condolences, So sorry to hear of this loss. Tony was a fabulous man. We ran into each other in Ffld last week and he was his usual personable smiley self- he will be missed.

Vernon and Meredith Dommu

October 31, 2010

To My Sister,Nieces,Nephew,the Grandchildren and the Entire Sylvia Family.Tony was my Brother in law for 39 years.Through all of those years I was Fortunate to have had a bond with the most soft spoken non judgemental kind and generous person anyone could ever be around.Although he will be missed, his spirit will be with me forever.If you looked up the definition of the word Christian in the Dictionary, you may find his picture.Gary Zingo.Palm City Fl.

jean moschella

October 31, 2010

Tony was such a wonderful family man. He loved his family above all else. We were so lucky to know him as a neighbor and friend. Our prayers are with all of you. Jean Moschella and Billy and Jeannie

Cara Sylvia

October 31, 2010

Dad, I love and miss u with all my heart.I know youre looking down on us an will protect us.You were our rock and support system. You were a one of a kind and always helped others out. I'll always remember all of the beautiful memories we had! You will ALWAYS be in my heart, and i know you will be right there with me on my wedding day...smiling...Love and miss you so much, you were my daddy....
love, Cara

October 31, 2010

Daddy, you're the best dad anyone could ever have. You will always have a place in my heart, and i will always remember the wonderful happy loving memories that our family shared together. You were our rock and support system and you will forever be in our hearts...I miss you and love u so much and i know you'll be right there with me and my wedding.
Love,
Cara

October 31, 2010

Our prayers are with you all, so deeply sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Bernadette Gallo and Chris

October 31, 2010

Our prayers and sympathies for Debbie and all the Sylvia family on the loss of Tony. Always a friendly neighbor with a cheerful waive and hello, we share in your sadness.
Maggie,Dave and the Kids

October 31, 2010

I love you dad and I will think of you and miss you everyday. I am blessed to have had such a wonderful father. I will make sure that Sophia and Edward remember you and what an amazing papa you were to them. You will forever have a place in all of our hearts. My wish for you is that you're happy and healthy in heaven surrounded by your family and friends. I look forward to the day that I will see your smiling face. Love you forever- Kelly

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