Joseph A. Sylvia

Joseph A. Sylvia, age 83, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on September 27, 2026 at his home after a long illness. He was cared for by his niece Ann Landry. He was the cherished husband of the late Flora (Moniz) Sylvia.

Joseph was born on July 12, 1943, in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of the late Joseph A. Sylvia and Mary Louise (Albertine) Sylvia. He served in the United States Navy and later worked as a plant attendant for the City of New Bedford’s Water Department for many years. He enjoyed fishing with his son, camping, and model ship building

Joseph is survived by his sisters Theresa Pereira, and Sandra Nelson, his late brother Joseph Patrick Lafreniere, his children, son, Joseph "JoJo" Sylvia and wife Cheryl Sylvia, daughters, Ericka Meunier and her husband Paul Meunier, Charlene Sylvia and her husband Jeffrey Sylvia, Susan Thomas and her husband Wayne Thomas and the late Belinda Botelho and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Joseph’s visiting hours will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026 at Perry Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. with a service to be held during this time. Cremation to follow.

Arrangements are by Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, which offers convenient facilities, including a lighted parking lot and wheelchair accessibility for attendees.