Born in New Bedford, a son of Michael A. Sylvia, Sr. and Donna (DaCosta) Sylvia. Grandson to the late Lucilia Mozer and Doris Gomes. Mike spent his youth in New Bedford before moving to Fall River several years ago.
A graduate of New Bedford High School, Class of 1993, Mike worked as a Car Salesman at McGee Chevrolet for the past three years and had previously worked at Whitney Academy in East Freetown for over ten years.
Very proud of his Native American Heritage, he was an Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribal Member. A true athlete, Mike grew up playing basketball and running track all through high school. He was a huge Chicago Bears fan and loved to have conversations about basketball greats. Mike was a Hip Hop critic and aficionado, letting everyone know about new albums from underground groups. Mike was an intellectual and avid reader, sharing education with people he knew and online. He especially loved spending time with his children.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by four children, Darnell Sylvia of New Bedford, Macenna Furtado of Rehoboth, Jadyn and Payton Sylvia also of Fall River; one sister, Lia Sylvia and one brother, Derrick Sylvia, both of Fall River, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Go Fund Me account the family has set up: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mikes-funeral-cost-and-financial-support
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