New Bedford – Barbara A. Sylvia, age 90, of New Bedford passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the beloved wife of Leonel Sylvia and daughter of the late John S. and Elsie (Sylvia) Cunha.
Barbara was born in New Bedford and worked as a secretary, most recently at Ted Monteiro Insurance Agency. She loved to follow the Red Sox and cheer them on. Barbara also enjoyed ceramics, traveling, being with friends and spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Leonel; children, Rose Marie Steele, Kathleen Nobriga, Diane Sylvia and Lori-Anne Sylvia, all of New Bedford; grandchildren, Sherri Nobriga-Bonica of Westford, MA, Saydi Smith of New Bedford and Jarrid Thibeault of New Bedford; as well as 5 beautiful great-grandchildren.
Barbara’s visiting hours will be held Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Perry Funeral Home. Her funeral will be held Thursday morning, beginning in the funeral home at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi at 11:00 A.M. Burial will immediately follow in Rural Cemetery.
Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford, Ma 02740.