Joseph M. Sylvia, 91, of Mattapoisett passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Our Lady’s Haven Fairhaven, MA. He was the loving husband of the late Nancy D. Sylvia for 65 years and the father of the late Sharon N. Rezendes of Marion, MA.
Born in Acushnet MA, son of Domingo F, Sylvia and Margret T. (Maloney) of Fairhaven. Lived in Mattapoisett for over 50 years. Joe worked at Otis Air Force Base in Bourne, MA for 30 years as a Crash Fire Fighter then became Captain. He served in the US Navy for 2 years as an ABAN during the Korean War. Joe enjoyed deer hunting in Maine with his son and friends.
Survivors include his daughter, Karen M. Sylvia of Fairhaven and son, Wayne F. Sylvia and his wife Anne of Fairhaven, sister Faith Hungsinger of California and brother James Sylvia of Fairhaven, grandchildren Jarell Purello and Gabriel Sylvia, several nieces and nephews.
Private services were held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA and were under the direction of Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St, Fairhaven, MA. For memorial register please visit, www.hathawayfunerals.com.
