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Sylvere Marie Hyacinthe Esq.
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Sylvere Hyacinthe Obituary
Sylvere Marie Hyacinthe, Esq. passed away on May 3, 2014. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 11, 1958, the eldest child of Hector Marc Hyacinthe and Phyllis Corsbie Hyacinthe. She was the beloved sister of her three brothers, Maurice, Marcus and Llewelyn and sister, Genevieve.
Sylvere attended St Joseph's School in Bronxville and The School of the Holy Child in Rye, where she served as both president of the student council and as salutatorian of her class. She attended Princeton University where she earned her Bachelors of Arts degree in English in 1980. She earned her Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School in 1983, later returning to Columbia for her Masters Degree in Public Health.
Her legal career started at IBM in Armonk and she went on to the law firms Bower and Gardner, of New York City, and later, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, of White Plains, achieving partner at both. She was a successful trial lawyer in medical malpractice litigation.
Sylvere served on the Board of Directors of the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley and the Board of Trustees of the School of the Holy Child where, in 2003, she delivered the keynote address at the graduation of her niece Kimberly. She was also an active volunteer at My Sisters' Place in White Plains.
Sylvere leaves behind her three brothers and sister, her nieces and nephews Alexander, Kimberly, Christian, Kenneth, Alyssa and Eric, and her sisters-in-law Cassandra and Monica.
Sylvere is remembered by all for her compassion in helping others and for her great sense of humor.
A wake will be held for Sylvere Marie Hyacinthe at Graham Funeral Home, 1036 Boston Post Road, Rye, on Thursday, May 8, 6.30-9.30pm. Her funeral mass takes place at St. Joseph's Church, Bronxville, on Friday, May 9, 10am. The interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne.
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Brian McAlindin
June 1, 2021
Sylvere was a Classmate at Princeton and a partner of mine at Wilson Elser. We often shared laughs together at our firm annual Partner Meetings (we were in different offices NJ & Westchester) . Sylvere was respected and loved by all who knew her. I will always remember our camaraderie fondly.
Gail Samuels-Smith
May 1, 2020
Sylvere, you are dearly missed and often thought of! I cherish fond memories of our adventures and playing tennis together. RIP
Eileen Vigdor
December 22, 2015
I just found out. May God have mercy, this is just not right. With all of the stuff going on in the world, this just is an example of the need for prayer to all powerful but merciful God. I knew Sylvere from her days in New York City -- where I am, and hope that she is in a better place than we are, with all of the strife and hardship we all face every day.
robert troup
June 3, 2014
To the Hyacinthe family-condolences for your loss.we worked together at ibm. she was a fine lawyer and a pleasure to know her.
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John Hunter
May 20, 2014
Dear Hyacinthe Family,
May the bright light of Sylvere's life comfort you always.
michael bullock
May 15, 2014
I was fortunate enough to be in town for Sylvere's Mass in the Celebration of her Life. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful soul with us!
Margot Stephenson
May 14, 2014
Dearest Hyacinthe Family, As you look back on the past and recent events that surround Sylvere's life I want you to know that she was well loved. I was one of her classmates at Princeton and what I remember most about Sylvere are her open, friendly and loving nature. I enjoyed our conversations on politics and pop culture and her adventurous spirit. Sylvere was wonderfully open and engaging. My thoughts and prayers remain with you.
kelby bowman
May 13, 2014
My love and condolences to the Hyacinthe family
Patty Vaughan
May 13, 2014
My sincere condolonces to the Hyacinthe family. Sylvere was a wonderful person.
Mary Meador
May 12, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time of such a great loss.
Rudy Whyte
May 12, 2014
Mrs Hyacinthe, Gen;
I'm totally devastated. She was my friend. May God comfort you and the rest of the family.
Alex Aviles
May 12, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Hyacinthe family.
May 11, 2014
I am blessed to have many happy memories of my "lil sis", Sylvere. Vere was a special light in many of our lives at Princeton and after. My thoughts and prayers and smiles for Sylvere,who will always be with me. Condolences to her family and friends.
Love,
Jackie Mitchell Edwards, Las Cruces,New Mexico
Gail Samuels-Smith
May 11, 2014
Beautiful, Brilliant and Beloved, Sylvere. You will be missed dearly. Rest in Peace. Love Gail, Carl & Family
RONALD SHEPPERSON
May 11, 2014
My prayers and thoughts are with the Hyacinthe family. Sylvere always had a smile that would make everyone around her content, during our time together at Princeton. May she rest comfortably in the arms of the LORD. GOD Bless you.
Al Tidom
May 10, 2014
I was very sorry to earned of this sad event. I worked with Sylvere many years ago and lost touch thereafter. She was a very nice person.
May 10, 2014
Dear Mrs. Hyacinthe and the dear to me Hyacinthe family, my heart is broken with you to hear of beautiful Slyvere's passing. My condolences and prayers are with you in this time of suffering. Love Grace and Family
Violet Hawkins
May 9, 2014
Sylvere was a fantastic friend and human being. Her passing is a great loss.
Maynard Holliday
May 9, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. We remember those long ago Jack & Jill gatherings at your home and your family's gracious hospitality. Take care for now knowing Sylvere was loved and will be missed. Maynard, Cheryl & Beth Holliday
Princeton Party 1981
Warren Whitlock
May 8, 2014
Dear Mrs. Hyacinthe and family...words don't accurately convey the depth of my sympathy. Sylvere was a rare light of joy, happiness and inspiration. How blessed we are to have known her. How blessed you are to have her as part of your family. May the good memories you have of Sylvere sustain you now, and forever.
Leslie Demus
May 8, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with the family.
Vietta Johnson
May 8, 2014
Losing a friend floods you with memories of things that made them a wonderful friend. My memories of you lead me back to our times on the track team, PIC and NYC. You were the first person I ever knew with an Infinite! I remember the Infinite so well because I had to help push it out of a snowy parking space, using cat liter!
You will be missed on earth, but I will look forward to our spirits being back together, in Heaven.
God has picked you, one of his children, to come home and give you peace.
Your friend,
Vietta
Karen Gerstman
May 8, 2014
My sincere and heartfelt sympathies to Sylvere's family and friends. We worked together many years ago at Bower & Gardner. May you rest in peace, Sylvere.
Dianne
May 7, 2014
RIP
Curtis Green
May 7, 2014
I share your sense of loss and offer my prayers for your endurance. May your blessings be sustained by your memories and love.
Brian McAlindin
May 7, 2014
May God welcome you open arms. I will always cherish the laughs we shared as partners and fellow Princeton alums.
Donna Edwards
May 7, 2014
Oh how I will miss my lifelong friend. May God's grace and the prayers and love of family and friends bring you peace and comfort. My love to all.
May 7, 2014
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear sister. May you be proud of all that she accomplished in life, especially knowing that she used her life to help others. I pray that God will strengthen your family and that he will give each of you lasting peace and comfort. (John 5:25-29)
Cora Monroe
May 7, 2014
Sylvère, I join your family in prayer and feeling at this difficult moment, but I want them to know that you are positively remembered by many, including me. My first memory of you is of moving into 1915 Hall freshman year. I'm glad I got to see you at Reunions--was it at our 20th or 25th?--so well-dressed, every inch the corporate attorney! I am thankful that I was able to tell you that you had inspired one of the characters in the elementary French class I was teaching at that moment, a prosperous, glamorous woman named Sylvère. You will continue to inspire, dear classmate.
Lawrence Graham
May 7, 2014
To Phyllis, Llew, Marcus, Maurice and Gen--I will always remember the day that dear Sylvere welcomed me to Princeton on my first day on campus. A wonderful mentor and friend--from our times in Jack & Jill, right on up to our practicing law in the same city. She was always a gentle adviser & friend. Love to you all, Lawrence Otis Graham
Kim Pearson
May 6, 2014
Sylvere radiated kindness, compassion, intelligence and humor. I have fond memories of her from college. Please accept my sincere condolences.
May 6, 2014
To the entire Hyacinthe family,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We all remember Sylvere's amazing spirit and intelligence. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
With love and prayers, The Furey family
Anne Furey, Andrea, Neysa, Abby, and Jessica
Ron, Pat, and Sage Johnson
May 6, 2014
Dear Mrs. Hyacinthe, Gen, Maurice, Marcus and Llew:
We offer you our heartfelt condolences. We are deeply saddened by Sylvere's passing. We will cherish fond and loving memories of her.
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