Steven S. Sylvia, 92, of Fairhaven passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Alden Court Nursing and Rehab Center, in Fairhaven, after a long illness. He was the husband of 70 years, of Marjorie (Justley) Sylvia.
Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Louis and Theresa (Jacintho) Sylvia, he settled in Fairhaven in 1947.
Steve was a WWII Army veteran and served in the Pacific. He later worked as an auto mechanic until his retirement. He loved all sports, but excelled at golf and was a life member at Reservation Golf Club, in Mattapoisett. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 166, in Fairhaven.
Beside his wife, Steven leaves a daughter, Donna (Sylvia) Gagnon and her husband Ronald of New Bedford; a grandson, Peter Dlugosinski of New Bedford; two great granddaughters, Emerson and Allison Dlugosinski, both of Dartmouth; a sister, Gertrude Sylvia and her dear friend, Florence Figueiredo of New Bedford.
Private arrangements are by the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.