Obituary of Anthony R. Sylvia

Fairfield Resident Anthony R. Sylvia, Jr. age 61, of Fairfield, beloved husband to Debra Zingo Sylvia for 39 years, died on Thursday, October 28, 2010 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport on May 8, 1949, he was a son of the late Anthony and Anna Minaudo Sylvia, Sr. Mr. Sylvia was the owner and operator of LTD Driving School of Bridgeport for over 20 years and had previously worked at Sanborne Express as terminal manager. He was an avid Yankee fan. Tony was one of a kind and will be remembered as a reliable, likeable and well respected friend. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather and will be missed dearly and will forever have a place in the hearts of his family and friends. In addition to his wife, survivors include three children, Anthony Sylvia III, Kelly Firgeleski and her husband Edward and Cara Sylvia and her fiance Chris Vitorino, all of Fairfield, a brother Robert Sylvia and his wife Sara of PA., two adored grandchildren Sophia and Edward Firgeleski as well as many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by a sister Sandra Eckman. Funeral Information Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call on Monday from 4-8 p.m.