John Allan Sylvia, 73, of Suffolk, VA passed away March 25, 2017. He was born in Gloucester, MA to the late John E. and Mary Alice Sylvia.  He is also predeceased by his sisters, Carrie Lou Taylor and Sandy Kentel, and brother, Manny Sylvia. John owned and operated J & S Masonry.  He was a member of Suffolk Church of Christ.  John was an avid bass guitarist and loved woodworking.

John is survived by his wife of 47 years, Regina Boswell Sylvia; daughter and son-in-law, Angi and Dearl Sightler; son and daughter-in-law, Brad A. and Monica Sylvia; grandchildren, Darren Beaton, L.B. Sylvia, Jonathan Sightler, and Dylan Sightler; and sisters, Sandra Ciaramitaro, Doris Engle, Susan Shaw, and Linda Horton.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Suffolk Church of Christ, 2025 Holland Rd., Suffolk, VA 23434 with Jason Sadler officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Lawn Cemetery.  Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com