Ellsworth A. "Ellie" Sylvaria, 75, of Fairhaven, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. He was the husband of Violet "JoJo" (West) Sylvaria, whom he married on September 11, 1965, they were true soul mates.
Born and raised in New Bedford, he was son of the late Ellsworth and Elizabeth (Herring) Sylvaria. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he entered the service in 1964 and served with the 1st Battalion 211th Artillery Unit. After returning home from active duty he was employed by Grossmans, Buzzards Bay for many years until their closing. He then went to work for Sylvan Nursery in Westport until his retirement. Mr. Sylvaria enjoyed working in his yard and spending time with his family.
Ellie was father of the late Ellsworth "Ellie" Sylvaria, Jr,, his namesake. Including his wife, Ellie is survived by 3 sons: Dean Roger Sylvaria and his wife Michelle, Keith Allen Sylvaria and his wife Casey and Toby Scott Sylvaria; and 6 grandchildren that he adored: Alyssa DaCunha and her husband Alex, Dean Roger Sylvaria, Jr., Alex Carson Sylvaria, Jackson William Sylvaria, Abigail Violet Sylvaria and Finnegan Greyson Sylvaria.
He was brother in law of the late Mark West and Roger "Buster" West.
Private services were held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 207, P.O. Box 1214, Westport, MA 02790.