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Victor Sylvester Obituary

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" Victor Joseph Sylvester was born on November 27, 1955 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and died August 9, 2016 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was the third child of Louis Edward and Mary Canino Sylvester. Vick is survived by a sister, Anne Elizabeth Sylvester Cramer; three brothers: Louis Edward Sylvester, Jr., Thomas Charles Sylvester and wife Marie, Sam Anthony Sylvester; a niece, nephews, numerous cousins and his best friend Colleen Hill. He was preceded in death by mother, Mary Canino Sylvester; father, Louis Edward Sylvester; sister, Katherine Mary Sylvester; maternal grandmother, Paulina Solito Canino; maternal grandfather, Andrea Charles Canino; paternal grandmother, Alice Sylvester Wentz; paternal grandfather, George Wentz; and his father's maternal grandmother, Anna Elizabeth Peters Sylvester. Vick was a 1973 graduate of Redemptorist High School and owner of Sylvester's Optical Dispensary. Vick was a dedicated LSU Tiger fan and game Marshall. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70815 from 5pm to 8pm on Friday August 12, 2016. Rosary will be led by the Knights of Columbus at 6:30pm. Visitation will resume Saturday August 13, 2016 from 9am to 10 am followed by a Catholic service and burial led by Deacon Ricky Patterson at 10am at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be members of the LSU Marshall staff.

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Published by The Advocate from Aug. 11 to Aug. 13, 2016.

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Thomas Marquette

August 28, 2016

So sorry to hear about Vic. Old friend and a great Tiger fan. My dagger knew him as Mr. Cat at the LSU stadium games. Watched a lot of games at his old house when we were young. He will be missed.

Curtis Lanoux, Jr.

August 21, 2016

Like many families in the 70's and 80's , my parents purchased all of our eyewear from Sylvester's. I continued this with my family as an adult. My condolences to Tom and the rest of the family. My many visits to the dispensary would bring conversations with Vick about LSU Sports, Rock Concerts , and family. Vick was equally versed in all 3. I will miss him tremendously.

Michelle Durbin

August 13, 2016

I only knew Vic through my cousin, Colleen! Vic was such a nice guy and we had fun talking college sports at Easter dinner with Colleen! I know Vic will be missed by family and friends...he was a wonderful person.

MaryAnn Nalls

August 12, 2016

Vic has gone way too soon. My whole family got our glasses from Stanocola and his father fitted me with gas perm contacts. Vic was always friendly and caring. He is in a better place reunited with his parents and sister. My prayers are with his family still on earth.
MaryAnn Nalls and Billy Tate

Anna Marie Patrick

August 12, 2016

my sincere condolences to the family and Anne Cramer, my neice. Heaven is getting sweeter every day. Love you,Anne

Buddy Beard

August 12, 2016

I worked with Vic at Stanocola. Just a great guy. Enjoyed talking football with him. Would always make you smile. Prayers for the family.

August 12, 2016

Vic was great friend, always helping my wife and I at the baseball games. When he'd see us coming out of the elevator, he would always rush over to talk to us.
May his soul rest in peace.
Easton Pitre

August 12, 2016

So sorry to hear of Vick's passing. I greatly enjoyed working with Vick over the years at Stanocola. I will miss his unique humor. Our prayers are with your family.
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Guarisco

Shirley Gaspard

August 12, 2016

I worked with Vick out at LSU. He was a such a dear friend. His friendship will be truly missed.
Prayers and condolences to his family

Fay Newfield

August 12, 2016

May God give your family comfort.

Dave Goldsmith

August 12, 2016

I knew Victor from my workplace and we often talked about the KCs. I had intended to help with the honor guard this evening but cannot attend due to the flooding. My sympathies to all your family.

August 12, 2016

Victor and I were able to have many nice chats during our years at Redemptorist High School. Many of our classes and also our graduation ceremony, required us to sit in alphabetical order and we soon became friends. He was always pleasant and smiling back then and I know he still is. My sympathy to his family.

Rhonda Strickland Brown

Cindy Stanford

August 12, 2016

I never knew Victor. but am a friend of his sister, Anne. I am sorry to hear of his passing.

Randy, Linda, Alisa &Clay Polk

August 12, 2016

Fond memories will always be with my family. Vick was always there for others. My his heavenly rewards be greatly received. Eddie, Anne, Tommy and Sam know that all of you are in our prayers.

August 12, 2016

All the GOOD and Fond memories will always be remember. Vick was always there for others, may his heavenly reward be so received. Eddie, Anne, Tommy, and Sam know that you all will be in our prayers.

Dick Thevenet

August 11, 2016

Go with God my young scout and friend.
Your Scoutmaster

Theresa & Sonny Godso

August 11, 2016

So sorry for the loss of Vic, He will definitely be missed. May he rest in peace and may the Perpetual Light shine upon him. God Bless!!!!

Eldon Orr

August 11, 2016

As a classmate and friend of Vic's, I want to thank you all, his family for shaping and sharing his life his life with us. We all have many fond memories of him and look forward to seeing him again in time to come.

August 11, 2016

We went to school with Vic at Redemptorist. Such a nice guy. Always had a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Jerry and Celeste Torrance

Tommy Lusk

August 11, 2016

So sad to hear of Vick's passing. My prayers are with you family. So many fond memories of our childhood on Sherwood Dr.

Cindy Dupuy

August 11, 2016

I will miss you, my life-long friend...there are no words to describe how much you have meant to me AND my son. Go now, and be with Kathy and your mom and dad. I love you Cat. Cinderella Rogge-Dupuy and Jughead Bjorndahl.

Chris Pitre

August 11, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Aurora Baca

August 10, 2016

To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Vic will be well remembered and missed.
Cousin Aurora

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