Frederick C. Sylvia, Jr., 93, of Acushnet died February 17, 2012 at The Oaks Nursing Home.
He was the husband of the late Eva (Harrison) Sylvia.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Frederick C. and Margaret (Mosher) Sylvia, he was raised in Dartmouth and lived in New Bedford before moving to Acushnet.
Mr. Sylvia was an active member of the Acushnet Wesley United Methodist Church.
He was formerly employed by Morse Twist Drill for 40 years until his retirement.
Mr. Sylvia was a active member and Past Master of Quitticas Lodge, A.F. & A.M. and a member of the Howland Lodge, A.F. and A.M. He enjoyed carpentry and was an avid photographer and a former member of the New Bedford Camera Club.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II under General Patton in the 83rd "Thunder Bolt" Infantry Division. He participated in the battles of the Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe and was the recipient of the Bronze Star, European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal.
Survivors include his son, Frederick C., Sylvia, III and his wife Janice of Vero Beach, FL; 2 sisters, Marjorie Ross of Dartmouth and Alice Rose of California; 2 grandsons, Kurt Sylvia and his wife Michele of Jupiter, FL and Darren Sylvia and his wife Lori of Vero Beach, FL; 5 great-grandchildren, Nicolas Sylvia, Marisa Sylvia, Alexander Sylvia, Abigail Sylvia and Jacqueline Sylvia.
He was the brother of the late Robert Sylvia, John Sylvia and Theodore Sylvia.
His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 23rd at 10 AM in the Acushnet Wesley United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd from 4 - 8 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett.