Henry S. Sylvia Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-05-10T16:00:00
End: 2025-05-10T19:00:00
Location: Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home & Cremation

We bid farewell to Henry S. Sylvia of Westport, Massachusetts, born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 21, 2025 at the age of 52. Henry touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Henry S. Sylvia to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his aunt Ann Donnelly; his nieces, Anna Fawcett and Agnes Sylvia; his nephew John; and also Herbert.

He is survived by: his parents, Henry B. Sylvia and Theresa Sylvia (Ayres) of Westport; his godparents, Diane and Dwight Silvia; his cousins, Christine Sousa, Lisa Holden (Jeremy), Tyler Holden, Korynne Holden and Jensyn Holden; and also Gerard "Jerry" Carreau.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home & Cremation (129 Allen St, New Bedford, MA 02740).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Henry's memory to Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care, 206 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719 or you may donate online at southcoast.org/giving (https://southcoast.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home

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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home & Cremation
129 Allen St, New Bedford, MA 02740

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April 24, 2025

Kimberley Coon wrote a sympathy message

“The Southcoast Health System is very saddened by the loss of our Henry. Henry was a volunteer for our healthcare system, volunteering for approximately 30+ years. Henry was a gift to us and brought his warm, compassionate and empathetic smile to everyone at Southcoast and to the communities in which we serve. Being with Henry would instantly lift your mood and bring a smile to anyone in his presence. We will miss Henry tremendously and his smile will always be with us. Kimberley Coon”

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