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Edward Sylvia Obituary

WESTERLY - Edward F. Sylvia, Sr., 91, of Morgan Street, Westerly, passed away at the Westerly Health Center on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Judith (Gley) Syliva.

Born in Stonington, CT, he was the son of the late Manuel F. and Lucy Sylvia.

Edward retired from the Stonington Police Department as a Lieutenant after 38 years of service. He also worked at Foxwoods Casino in the Security Dept. Eddie was a member of the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society.

He will be dearly missed by his five children, Edward F. Sylvia and wife Ana, Deborah Collins and Mike, David Sylvia and wife Debbie, Theresa Gentile and Gus, and John Sylvia and Tammie. Eddie also leaves behind two siblings, Franklin Sylvia and Patricia Sylvia; sixteen cherished grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two sons, Manuel and Stephen Sylvia; and his grandson Joshua.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours from 5pm 7pm on Friday, February 28th at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Funeral service and burial will be private. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Westerly Sun on Feb. 28, 2025.

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Cathi Corlies

March 1, 2025

To the Silvia family condolences for the loss of your father brother or grandfather . He was a great guy, Cathi and
Jeff Corlies

Anthony D Lombardo

March 1, 2025

Sincere condolences to Lt. Sylvia's family, he was a real Blue Blood.

Margaret Tourville

March 1, 2025

Lt. Edward Sylvia was a great guy to work with for 31 years. He taught me a great deal. He was a great police officer and helped many.

Michael Dipollino

March 1, 2025

Condolences to the Sylvia family on "Ed's" passing. He was as honest a person/police officer as one could expect to know. He was a true professional officer and a "Great Human Being"!!! God have Mercy on his Soul and may he rest in the Peace and Comfort of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Lt. Ret'd Byron Brown WPD

February 28, 2025

Sylvia Family,
I had the honor of knowing Ed we were both Police Lieutenants Ed in the Stonington Police Department and I in the Westerly Police Department. We both graduated from the Babson Command School in Boston.
`I believe Ed and I had the same thoughts in police work, we did our best to help young people who overstepped the law. We took them home to their parents to disciplined instead of to the station.
I knew Ed's brother Franklin who also was a Stonington police officer. I believe we were the best of friends until it came to the SHS vs WHS Thanksgiving Day Football game. Franklin, I believe still holds the longest touchdown run 96 yards at Westerly field.
Ed will live in the hearts of his family members and many friends who crossed his path while on mother earth. I am presently at my winter home in Florida and not able to attend his visiting hours.

Sandra Owens

February 28, 2025

I worked with Ed for 18 plus years in Security Department. He was a terrific and personable man. He will be missed. To his family, I am so sorry for your loss John and Family.

Beverly Barske

February 28, 2025

I worked with. Ed and his son John at Foxwoods, in the security department. He was such a kind and funny man, always had a smile for everything. He will be missed by many
My condolences to the family, especially John.

Kathy Frazier

February 28, 2025

Eddie was a great kind person. While he was a cop he helped the troubled kids to be better people. If Mel was here he would say Thank You. Rest in peace. I know you are with the Angels

Cindy

February 27, 2025

I had the pleasure of working with Ed. My condolences to his family.

John Adriano

February 27, 2025

I worked with Eddie in eighties on the PD. I always looked forward to the nights when Eddie ran the shift. He will be missed.

Carol Higgins Moran

February 27, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My condolences to the entire Sylvia family

Toni Roderick Remor

February 27, 2025

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