FALL RIVER … Gabriel A. Sylvia Sr, 70, of Fall River died Tuesday February 9, 2010,
He was the husband of Claudia (Botelho) Sylvia.
He was born in New Bedford a son of the late Antone and Antonia (Amaral) Sylvia and lived in the Fall River and New Bedford area all of his life.
He was employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Bridge Tender. He enjoyed playing poker. He was a member of The Fall River Elks and an auxiliary member of V.F.W. in Fall River.
Survivors include: his wife, A Step-Daughter: Kimberly A. Rose of Fairhaven, 2 Step-sons: Frank Thurston of Cranston RI and John Thurston of Providence RI, 2 sons: Gabriel A. Sylvia Jr, and Anthony Sylvia, A Daughter: Nancy Sylvia, 11 Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Saturday at 10AM from the SOUTH COAST FUNERAL HOME, 1555 Pleasant Street, Fall River. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours Friday 5-8pm.