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Phylliss Sylvia Obituary
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Phylliss Ethel Sylvia, 95, of New Britain, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. Born in New Britain, she was the youngest daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria (Raposa) Sylvia, and was a lifelong New Britain resident. Phylliss was formerly employed at Stanely Works, before retiring. She was a member of St. Mary Church and the Women's Guild at church. Surviving are many nieces and nephews, including Donna Santos, Richard Sylvia, Linda Sylvia, Lyndel Sylvia, Paul Sylvia, Fank Sharples, Wendy Senter and Tony Sylvia; and several cousins. The family would like to thank the staff at Apple Rehab of Farmington Valley for their loving care.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Church in New Britain. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. A calling hour will be held on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain. Please share a memory of Phyllis's with the family in the online guest book at www.ericksonhansen.com
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adreanne good
January 7, 2026
my heart felt condolences go out to the family a beautiful beautiful person with a pure heart of gold riheavenly beautiful peace gone but never ever will be forgotten
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kathleen hamm
January 6, 2026
Sylvia was a best friend of my mom Shirley Edmiston. There were a bunch of ladies from Stanley who hung around outside of work. I remember them all and how they enjoyed each others company. Sylvia was always a bright light. It is sad they are all gone now. My deepest sympathy to her family
Lorraine Zajac Kageler
January 6, 2026
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. Though I did not know your Mom, I did see her in my parents NBHS yearbook for 1948. They were Donald Zajac and Hedy Karas. My Dad also worked in Stanley Works as did your Mom and I'm sure they knew each other along the way!
I included her pic from the yearbook. :)
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