Carl L. Sylvia, 75, of Marion passed away at home on Dec. 21 after a long illness. Carl was the husband of Mary Alice (Chase) Sylvia also of Marion. He was born in New Bedford the son of the late Lynn Balkom and Alice Sylvia.

Mr. Sylvia attended New Bedford Public Schools and graduated from New Bedford Vocational High School. He and his wife have owned and operated Irene’s House of Flowers for more than 40 years in Wareham. Carl was the former manager of the School Bus Department for the town of Wareham, a capitol police officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a police officer for the town of Falmouth. He enjoyed playing basketball in his youth. He was a collector of antique cars, clocks and loved a good practical joke.

He is also survived by his sister Therese Newland of Katy, Texas his brother Scott Westgate of California, his sister in law Karen Chase of Rochester and many loving relatives and friends. He was the father of the late Michael Allan Sylvia.

Memorial visiting hours will be held on Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Wareham Village Funeral Home, 5 Center St., Wareham. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Wareham Village Funeral Home.