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Joseph Sylvester Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Giusti) Sylvester.
Mr. Sylvester was employed at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital for many years before his retirement. He also enjoyed working for Stop & Shop, North Providence and School House Candy, Pawtucket. He also was a dear friend to Sal Mancini and was a member of the Sal Mancini Center.
He is survived by his loving children Carrie Ann Sylvester-Yee of North Providence, Joseph A. Sylvester Jr. (NPFD) of Providence and John M. Sylvester of North Providence; he was the devoted brother of Anna Bomba, Santina Ricci and Theresa Laudano all of North Providence; four grandchildren Matthew (LRFD), Lauren, Marissa, and Allison Sylvester; and his dear friend Grace Dorr of North Attleboro, MA whom he spent time dancing with at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet and Crickets. He also leaves his adored three dogs, Princess, Frenchie and Mr. Pierre. He was the brother of the late Frank, Louis, Anthony and James Sylvester, Louise Lombardo and Angela Tomasso.
His funeral will be held Saturday at 10am from the A.A. MARIANI & SON Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am in St. Ann Church, Hawkins St., Providence. Visiting hours Friday 4-8pm. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Sylvester
David Vartian
September 13, 2008
John and Joe and the entire Sylvester family,
We were sorry to hear of your Dad's passing and would like to extend our deepest condolences at this time. I have fond memories of him visiting at the station and he was always a great person to talk with. May fond memories and great friends carry you through this difficult time. Your Friends Always,
Kristen, Varsh, David II and Jimmy
Tami & Dyrick Bayne
September 13, 2008
John, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You know we are always here for you.
Tony Giarrusso
September 12, 2008
John: My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. I will keep your Dad in my prayers. Stay strong!
Steve & Claire Puleo
September 12, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Dee Parenteau
September 12, 2008
With our deepest sympathy, John to you your daughters and family.
Rick, Dee, Danielle & Ryan Parenteau
Bill & Lou Hebert
September 11, 2008
Our Deepest Sympathy - everyone loved Joe - what a beautiful person -
We are Grace Dorr`s daughter Helen`s in-laws -
Bill & Lou Hebert
Tom Williams
September 11, 2008
I give my condolences to the entire family & John Jr. who I've known from Spring Villa who is a good man ! PEACE Tom W.
Stephen Sylvester
September 11, 2008
Uncle Joe was a great guy. He always made for a fun visit with Papa. Our deepest condolences.
Stephen Sylvester (son of Dennis and Lorraine)
Deborah Furia
September 11, 2008
On behalf of my family and myself, I would like to offer our condolences on the passing of a wonderful neighbor and friend, Joe Sylvester.
For the time we lived there, close to 40 years, "Mr. Sylvester" was a warm and friendly presence on Baird Avenue, ready with a hand shake and greeting no matter where you met him. He was kind, good-hearted and a "gentle man" in all the best sense of the word.
We will miss him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deborah Harker Furia and the entire Harker family.
Lorraine Sylvester
September 11, 2008
Although we've lived in NH for many years, Uncle Joe Joe was an important part of our life and very special to our family. We have wonderful memories of him to cherish forever. Our deepest condolences to all of you.
The family of Dennis Sylvester
Richard, Emma, Andrew, and Christina Desante
September 11, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dee
September 11, 2008
Words cannot express my deepest Sympathy for the loss of "DAD". I've been a part of the Family for a lifetime and I will always remember the great times we've all shared. I am so Thankful to have gotten to know and Love Joe. I will miss him. All my thoughts and prayers go to the entire Sylvester family in this time of sorrow.
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