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Sylvester P. Bollinger

Sylvester Bollinger Obituary

BOLLINGER , Sylvester P. On July 19, 2012, Sylvester P. "Butch" Bollinger; son of the late Michael J. Bollinger and Margaret Cadden Bollinger; survived by stepmother Cecilia Bollinger; loving husband of Mary Byrnes Bollinger; devoted father of Matthew Bollinger, Mark Bollinger, Anne McLain and John Bollinger; and father-in-law to Jennifer Bollinger, Patrick McLain and Christianna McCausland. He is survived by four grandchildren Paige, Charles, Hugh and Colin, as well as brothers Thomas, Frank, Timothy, David, John and Harry Bollinger; and sisters Patricia France, Nancy Daily, Joan Bollinger, Cyrilla Rohrer, Kathleen Pursiful and Mary King. He is preceded in death by brothers Michael Bollinger, Jr., and Robert Bollinger.
Services will be held at St. Ignatius Church, 740 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21202, on Thursday, July 26 at 10:30 AM. No flowers, please.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jul. 22, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Sylvester Bollinger

Sponsored by John Collins - Albin Owners Group.

35 Entries

Anne McLain

July 16, 2021

A quick note of thanks to John Collins for sponsoring this page and to all of you for your kind words. It´s wonderful to see how many people dad mentored and how everyone remembers his wonderful smile. These words are a great comfort and are a reminder to us all what an impact we can have on others. Take care, Anne (Butch´s daughter)

Brenda Ready

July 16, 2019

Mary and Family,
Think about you and Butch often... I remember him fondly and miss all of you!
Brenda Ready

Stephen Leahy

July 16, 2019

Still missing Butch- often pray to him during my trading days for strength courage and wisdom

Beth Dodgson

July 11, 2013

I believe that everyone comes into your life for a reason - your job is to figure out why they are there. Butch's sense of humor and his ability to make everyone he met feel at ease, going up and down the dock with his well stocked "bar" in tow will always bring a smile to my face. Mike remembers the advice Butch gave him on fuels at one of the Albin get togethers and I have heard him pass it on to others. Butch is missed.

Lou Bennett

July 3, 2013

Sorry to hear the sad news. Butch was always a pleasant and interesting person to talk to. He is greatly missed among the Albin owners with many asking about him at this years rendezvous. Condolences and best wishes to Mary and the rest of his family.

John Collins

July 1, 2013

Mary,
We just found out. I'm so sorry to hear about this. Sharon and I love you guys. You are the best and we are very sad to hear the news about butch.
We love you. Contact us please.
John and Sharon Collins

Albin Owners Group Rendezvous

John Collins

July 1, 2013

DENNIS MEYER

October 30, 2012

To the bollinger family,
I first met Butch 34 years ago, he was in the process of opening the Apex Oil Co. in Baltimore, I have a lot of very fine memories of my friendship with Butch, the Christmas parties and Mary bringing the children, his 50th. birthday party, football games, our traditional Atlantic City trips, I could go on and on.I can certainly say he was the most down to earth person I've ever met and most likly never will in the future and he was the most upbeat guy and always having a smile, the picture with him holding the fish is (Butch) all the way, he always made you feel good about yourself, I feel very lucky to have known Butch, I'm always catching myself reminiscencing, he will be greatly missed, he was a good friend and always will be and I can honestly say I loved this guy. My prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to Mary, Matt and the entire family.

Kristine Morris, DDS

August 15, 2012

Mary,
My staff and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We were privileged to know your husband and enjoyed his company very much. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Farewell from The Skoes

Anne Skoe

August 11, 2012

I am so sad to hear the news of Butch's death. We met Butch and Mary thru Moppie, when you so graciously opened your home and dock to us. We had such great memories of tying up on your dock after we crossed the Chesapeake bay on the "Lucky Bum" and Moppie & Paul on the "Magic Rat II". We had been living on our boat for 4 months at that time and the meal you prepared for us was fabulous! You opened your home to us and treated us like family. When I think of you both, I can't help but smile. You will be missed Butch!

Carol Grillo

August 9, 2012

Mary, I have been thinking about you and thought I would write a short note. I an so sorry for your lost. Butch was a great husband and father. He was respected and loved by his friends. I will never forget his patience picking up Philip for school every day! I am sorry for your lost. You will be in my prayers.

August 8, 2012

Mary
I graduated with Butch from Loyola. The service and celebration for Butch was deeply moving. I am sorry I did not have the opportunity to speak with you at L'Hirondelle,your family was beseiged with well wishers and I did not want to interfere with your closest family and friends.
Eventhough my contacts with Butch were infrequent, he was always cordial,warm and smiling. Please express my best wishes and prayers to your family for me.

Sincerely

Ron Schilling

July 26, 2012

Dear Mary.So sorry to hear about Butch"s passing.Let me know if I can do anything for you.Hope you can spend sometime with the old GBMC girls in October. Linda Brydon feezer

Peggy Young

July 26, 2012

Mary, Ernie and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Butch. I can only imagine what a difficult time this is for you, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Peggy

Steve Pakes

July 25, 2012

Mary, I am so sorry to hear of Butch's passing. Even though I did not know him personally, I feel like I have known him since 1976. You have my deeepest sympathy, dear friend.

Steve Pakes

July 25, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Butch's passing, Mary. Even though I didn't know him personally, I knew him through you since 1976. You have my deepest sympathy, dear friend.

Griff Carey

July 25, 2012

We were so sad to hear of Butch's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with Mary and the children.

John (Phil) Sterner

July 25, 2012

My condolences to Mary and family on Butch's passing.

I won't forget the great times, laughs, and stories we shared together. Am certain he will be missed by all whose lives he touched.

Jim and Abbie Schaub

July 24, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about Butch. He was a kind man with a great smile who will be missed.

Bob Ihle

July 24, 2012

Butch always made you feel like you were with a good friend. I initially met him on a Tuesday night sail and knew he was somebody special from the first handshake. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bollinger family. Memories of Butch will always bring me a smile. Thank you Butch.

Brenda & Don Ready

July 24, 2012

We were shocked and saddened to learn about Butch's death. Our love and prayers to all of you; he will be greatly missed...

Moppie Mallonee

July 24, 2012

I will never forget Uncle Butch. He will be in my memory as an affable, warm, and hilarious character. He was easy to talk to, fun to be around and a great family man. I have been thinking about my Aunt Mary and my cousins all through his illness. It's heart breaking to think of life without him, but what a legacy of good and strong people he left behind. I feel lucky to have known him.

Butch at Ann's wedding

July 24, 2012

Tom Emory, Jr.

July 24, 2012

Butch Bollinger was just an all-around good guy. We met my first week at Loyola High School where he was a year ahead of me. I enjoyed knowing him as a young man and through the years when we ran into each other, he always had an enthusiastic handshake and greeting as if I were his long lost best friend. I believe part of Butch's legacy will that he treated strangers as friends. Sometimes you just get lucky and I was lucky to know Butch.

July 24, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Bollinger family. As our next door neighbor, and friend on Cedarcroft for many years, Mr. Bollinger was always such a great guy. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept our condolences.
Donald Ready, Jr. Towson, MD

Steve Wang

July 24, 2012

It seems like it was just yesterday that Butch spoke of plans he had and things he still had to do... But then today came so suddenly.

Butch was a success in business. It seems like it was just yesterday that he was struggling to start his own business. But he gathered great people with talent around him, and he tried to conduct himself with integrity.

Butch will be missed.

July 23, 2012

To the Bollinger Family.
I just learned about Butch Bollinger death.Your husband, father, grandfather was instrumental to my career. He gave me my start in the oil business.If it wasnt for him, I would never have suceeded in the oil business. His confidense gave me confidense to suceed.I am sadden that I never had a chance to say good bye. Butch will alway remain a special person in my heart, and lessons he taught me will remain forever. God Bless you Butch. Your friend, Tom Whitaker

Pat Feeley

July 23, 2012

Mary,
Just to recall Butch's smile brings a smile! You picked a winner and the two of you made a beautiful couple! Your family is in my thoughts and prayer.

Bobbi Sandusky

July 23, 2012

Mary,
What a shock to hear this news I had talked to him about a year ago and he was fun as usual my heart is saddened for you and your family wish I had known he was ill

Bollinger Company picnic at Meg's! Always fun times!

Michele Michael

July 23, 2012

Butch, took me under your wing when I was just 18 years old. I learned many aspects of the oil business at a very young age. I admired and respected your truthfulness. You always wanted to do the right thing no matter the consequence. You inspired me to go back to school and get my BS, which without your constant hounding me I may never would have. You were a great visionary that surrounded yourself with people that believed in your vision. You got back your vision by the people that loved and respected you. Your loyalty and respect was infectious at Bollinger Energy. You will be missed!

Marco Reabe

July 23, 2012

To Matt & the entire Bollinger Family, I am sorry and wish you comfort and peace during this time in your lives.

Stephen Leahy

July 23, 2012

Butch
You were my only Mentor- teaching me many things that I and my family value today including taking your own responsibility, establishing good credit and getting along with others in the business world. You will be dearly missed. Your friend and 1982 Apex Oil hire.. Steve Leahy

Geri Ackerman

July 22, 2012

My heart goes out to you and your family.I'll never forget that woderful, big smile to match his even bigger heart.

Joseph Wienecke

July 22, 2012

Butch, was a great guy, I have known him for most of our careers. We both worked for Crown Central for many years and worked in the petroleum industry for many years after, seems like forever, rest in peace, Butch.

Christine Manger-Johnston

July 22, 2012

I know that Butch was well loved and respected. He had great character and a big heart. My prayers are with the family in this sad time.

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