Jeffrey S. Sylvia, 46, of Dartmouth died December 19, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long battle with kidney disease.
Born in New Bedford, the son of Daryl R. and Nancy J. (Sylvia) Sylvia, he lived in New Bedford before moving to Dartmouth in 20 years ago.
Jeffrey was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and continued to volunteer as an adult. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club of New Bedford. Jeffrey enjoyed model trains.
Survivors include his parents; a sister, Gina Fortin and her husband Jason of New Bedford; 2 nieces, Isabella and Baileigh; his paternal grandmother, Florabell (Vargas) Sylvia of New Bedford; and 2 aunts, Donna Fernandes and Susan Sylvia, both of New Bedford.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford Monday, December 23rd at 8:30 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Bernard's Church, 30 S. Main St. Assonet at 10 AM. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday, December 22nd from 3-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave. Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062-5040.