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2019
Phillip Sylvester Obituary
Dr. Phillip "Tom" Sylvester passed away on July 13 in Middlesex Hospital. He was the only child of Kimmel Sylvester and Margaret (Molyneaux) Sylvester, and was born on April 1, 1936, in Evanston, Illinois. Tom is survived by his wife Kathleen Sheehan Watanabe and three children: Steven Sylvester of Cheshire; Susan Ann Sylvester of Zamora, Spain; and Jonathan Watanabe of New Haven, as well as six grandchildren: Kelly Ann Sylvester of Boston; Kevin and Matthew Sylvester of Cheshire; Lukas and Zoe Sylvester de Hernandez of Zamora, Spain; and Pablo Hernandez de Anton of Zamora, Spain and Oslo, Norway.
Tom's obituary can be viewed in full at the website of Luddy/Peterson Funeral Home.
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April 2, 2020
OMG I am shocked. I just found out today. I wished him Happy Birthday yesterday but got no response. I am a past patient of his. I didn't know. Here it is 2020. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be in my thoughts forever. I truly miss him.
Mary Ann Vece Westbrook, CT.
Victoria Riley-Pach
November 19, 2019
After I didn't receive a txt back from Dr. Tom this past weekend, I googled and found his obituary. I'm one of his former patients. I'm sorry for your family's loss. He was a great help to me, over the several years I saw him.
My sincere condolences,
August 13, 2019
Dearest Kathleen and family,
I just learned today of the saddest news I never expected and am so sorry for you. Tom was truly and genuinely caring- he extended his help, advice, time and energy above and beyond anyone I have ever thought would, could or should for his young clients.
As a mother of one very young, impressionable and sensitive young man in need of guidance- Tom walked along side him for longer than any "doctor-patient" protocol would have suggested...10 years!
He was an Angel and a savior- more than once. I am glad I was able to tell him how much that had meant to me, my family and my son especially. I am so glad Tom had been in my son's life as he helped to bring out his beautiful personality, funny traits, good humor and compassionate character- all with great strides and accomplishments as a young professional who is now thriving, maturing, believing, striving and succeeding. He will continue to strive and maintain a good, healthy, compassionate and humble life carrying Tom's words of encouragement, wit and mantras in his heart and mind. He will never be forgotten, but will be sorely missed and remembered by us with so much love, gratitude and praise for his patience (great patience), guidance and steadfast commitment to sticking by no matter what obstacles came into their path.
Thank you with all my heart, God be with you always~Anna.
August 1, 2019
Tom had an infectious smile and warm manner. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family. I am truly sorry to hear of this just today. He has helped so many for so long. He was a really nice gentleman.
Ned
July 28, 2019
He was a wonderful man. He helped me in so many ways. I hope the family finds peace in knowing all he did for this world.
Walter Murdoch
July 24, 2019
To Tom's family, my condolences. I am very sad to hear of Tom's passing. I'd been "visiting" Tom for quite some time and enjoyed our visits. He'd been a great help and listener. I'm sorry for your loss.
Ann Bartalotta
July 19, 2019
Kathy & Family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & Prayers.
Sincerely,
Ann Bartalotta
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