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Sylvester Pote Obituary

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SYLVESTER "SY" , on February 12, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Plunkett). Devoted father of Sylvester W. (late Mary). Loving grandfather of Robert W. and Christine. Dear brother of Joseph Jr. (Helen). Relatives and friends are invited to a Service Celebrating his Life Friday, 11 A.M., at HUBERT M. McBRIDE FUNERAL HOME, 2357 E. Cumberland St., where friends may gather after 10 A.M.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Feb. 14, 2008.

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stephanie brown

March 16, 2008

I never met Gramps personally.. but I sure felt like I knew him... from what his grandson describe him as... He was a truly Great Man...He will be truly missed:( until we all meet again my sympathy is with his family!
Sincerely,
Stephanie

Wendy Rogers

March 4, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about gramps passing...please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!!

Mr. & Mrs R. Berstler & Family

February 20, 2008

Bob,
Our hearts are just broken for you, on the loss of your Dear Grandfather. We feel so honored to have known him, for all these years and will always treasure the moments we were able to spend with him. I'll never forget the last time we stopped over to see him and he was so happy to welcome us.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Truly he was a one of a kind !
You did a wonderful job caring for him and it meant so much to him.
With Lots of Love and So Many Memories,
Ru, Bob, Jess, Julie, Schma & Miguel

Suzanne Farmer

February 18, 2008

Bob, I'm so terribly sorry for the loss of your beloved Gramps! Know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers, now and always.

Sally Olin

February 18, 2008

My prayers are with you.

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