Duane R. Sylvia, 61, of Tiverton, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Melissa L. (Berry) Sylvia.
Mr. Sylvia was born in New Bedford, son of the late Raymond F. and Theresa G. (Boucher) Sylvia. He grew up in Dartmouth and had resided in Tiverton for the last few years. Prior to retirement, he worked as a machinist for Composite Energy Technologies, Inc. and before that, worked for many years as a mason with his brother and late father. He also worked for St. Vincent de Paul Church, Middleboro. He enjoyed NASCAR, movies and music, especially American blues, R&B and rock guitarist and singer, Tommy Castro.
Survivors along with his wife include his daughter: Vanessa D. Bernier and her husband Jonathan of Tiverton; his brother; Dennis R. Sylvia of Dartmouth; his sister: Debra L. Amaral of Dartmouth; granddaughter: Leia; along with many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Diane R. Dexter.
Service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, May 16, 2025 at Christ the Rock Assembly of God, 414 Rock St., Fall River, MA 02720 at 6:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ the Rock Assembly of God.