Jayl John Sylvia started his walk of life on August 26, 1959 in New Bedford Massachusetts. He is the son of Florence and John Sylvia. Jayl attended New Bedford High School. He enlisted into the USMC in 1978. Jayl served our country as a United States Marine from July 1978-1992.

Jayl was a stranger to none with a big heart. He had the type of charm that drew everyone in. Jayl may have been a Marine for this country but he was a Teddy Bear to his family and friends. Everyone knows that Jayl Sylvia was the #1 New England Patriots fan in the whole state of Texas. It was an honor for those that received game day calls as a reminder that he was a diehard Patriots Fan.

He Is proceeded in death by his Mother and Father   Florence & John Sylvia, Brother John" BoBoo" Barros, Daughter Erica Sylvia, and Grand Daughter Mirakle  Nevaeh Taylor.

Jayl leaves to mourn Daughters Marquita Fletcher (Julius), Andrea Haggerty, Sons Jimmy Sylvia (Nikki) and Corey Wilson,  Brother Todd Evora, Sisters Donna Sylvia, Dianna Sylvia, Anita Barros, Sherry Barros, and Sharyn Barros. Jayl also leaves behind 10 granddaughters, 5 grandson's  and a host a other relatives and friends.