SWANSEA - Gilbert E. Sylvia, 72, of 500 Swansea Mall Dr., Swansea, died Sunday at home. Husband of Dorothy (Benevides) Sylvia. He is survived by One Brother: Daniel Silva of New Bedford, Two Grandchildren: Todd Nunes and Eric Thomas, Two Great Grandchildren, and Several nieces and nephews. He was also father of the late Cheryl Nunes, and brother of the late Joseph Sylvia and Lucy (Sylvia) Santos.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel Sylvia and the late Maria (Silva) Sylvia. He was a Swansea resident since the 1960’s. Before retiring, he was the Proprietor of Sylvia’s Cleaning Division. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. John of God Church.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 No. Main St. Thursday at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church, Brayton Ave., Somerset at 9:00 A.M. Internment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.