Francis A. "Allen" Sylvia

Francis grew up in South Dennis, graduating from Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School in 1972, but most recently lived in New Bedford. Francis was a very caring person always willing to lend a hand to someone in need of assistance with something. Francis made friends easily and had many. He had a funny sense of humor and loved playing the lottery, especially Keno. His work career included working for local landscape companies, line cook for various restaurants including 99 Restaurant and working for Christmas Tree Shops stock room unloading merchandise. When Christmas Tree Shop moved their distribution to Middleboro, Francis moved to that area to continue working for the company. He enjoyed that type of work very much.

Francis is pre-deceased by his parents, Eugene Sylvia Jr. & Gertrude Sylvia; aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is survived by his son, Corey Gipson of Dennisport; grandchildren, Jada Gipson & Dante Gipson; his siblings; Sheila Sylvia, Pat Sylvia-Gonsalves, and Richard Sylvia of South Dennis; Mark Sylvia of Cotuit, and Brian Sylvia of North Carolina. Many aunts, uncles & cousins survive Francis.

Arrangements are under the direction of Doane Beal & Ames of South Dennis. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, from 4-6pm at Doane Beal & Ames, 729 Route 134, South Dennis, MA. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Church, 246 Main Street, (Rte. 28), West Harwich, MA on October 18, 2022 at 10:00am. Burial will follow at South Dennis Cemetery in South Dennis.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial gift to VNA McCarthy Care Center, 73 Service Road, East Sandwich, MA 02537.