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1952
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2016
Robert Sylvester Obituary
Robert DeDonato Sylvester died in Seattle on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the age of 64. He was born in Seattle on April 1, 1952 to Raymond and Beatrice Sylvester. He is survived by his daughter, Olivia, brothers, Raymond and Stephen, and companion, Colleen.
A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 20th at St. Joseph Church on Capitol Hill.
Remembrances can be made in his honor to SHVI Comprehensive Heart Failure Program. Go to swedishfoundation.org/heart and designate SHVI Comprehensive Heart Failure Program.
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Patty Miller Clayton
August 22, 2016
Dear Bobby, you were my very first best friend. I remember vividly running back and forth between our houses on Ivanhoe almost every day before kindergarten interfered. We had such fun playing together and sharing our important four year olds' thoughts. Steve and Raymond I am sorry for your loss and offer my condolences. I am thinking of you.
Pat Ennis
August 21, 2016
Bob had an infectious smile and a heart of gold - he will be missed.
Nancy Nolan
August 20, 2016
Dearest handsome Bob with your movie star smile. How lucky I was that you escorted me to that mid-winter informal so many great years ago. Sending you comforting peace and love as you smoothly sail to the other shore. I know I speak for all of us as we toast you at out next reunion. You were a champion in our world-and we will never forget you. Thank you for every smile.
Brian Burke
August 19, 2016
Bob was a beautiful fun man to be around. He always brought a smile to my face. When I think of Bob I see his huge smile and hear his laugh. He was an All Time Classic. Bob lifted everyone's spirit in his presence. He will definitely be missed. My warmest thoughts and wishes go out to his family and friends who have lost a great companion.
Barbara Jarvis
August 19, 2016
I was saddened to learn of a old classmate's death.Steve and Raymond I am so sorry. Take care of yourselves.
August 19, 2016
I'll miss you Sly !
Shmitty
Bobs Favorite Pedego E-Bicycle
August 19, 2016
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Great Bridge, Virginia
Motor Yacht Barbara Joan
Rest-in-peace 'favorite cousin' and Dear Friend.
Dr. Phil
Captain Philip S Holt
August 18, 2016
Bobby, I'll always be glad that we had a chance to catch up and talk, when you were here in Portland, several years ago. I did not know you well as an adult, but I will always remember your infectious smile and laugh. The only solace in losing you here on Earth is that you must surely be up there with ALL of the wonderful DeDonato siblings, laughing and having the BEST time. I am sure you are in amazing company. Save seats for the rest of us. xoxo, Molly O'Hara (Richard DeDonato's granddaughter)
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