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Byllye Chichester
Byllye Chichester Obituary
Byllye was born April 14, 1949, in Bradford, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Dorothy Bagnato and sister to the late Michael Bagnato II.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen Chichester of North Port; sisters-in-law, Susan Bagnato of Gibsonia, Pa., and Candace (Nicholas) Nikiforou of Annapolis, Md., as well as lifelong friends Carol Caras and Michael and Sandy Pristas; and many nieces and nephews.
Byllye lived in Sterling, Va., and had a successful career with her longtime employer Electronic Data Corps (EDS) and later, Lee Technologies, before retiring and moving to North Port.
Byllye will be remembered by her friends and family for her bright smile and contagious laughter. She was mother to many dachshunds over the years and enjoyed traveling and being with friends and family.
A private funeral has been held. Memorials can be made to Dachshund Rescue of South Florida.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Cindy McGuire
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Eric and Nikki Gawron
August 28, 2025
Uncle Steve - I'll always remember her bright smile and laughter. This photo of her with my dad and their parents is one of my favorites. We will celebrate her life and cherish our memories with her.
Nick and Candy Nikiforou
August 27, 2025
"God Rest Her Soul" and "May Her Memory Be Eternal" says it all. Many good memories. Here's one from Christmas many moons ago.
Mike Pristas
August 27, 2025
Our deepest condolences to Steve for his loss. Byllye was a good friend and vibrant personality. She always lit up a room with her laughter and humor. She will be missed by all who knew her.
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