James V. Sylvester, beloved husband of the late Carmella, nee Lamantia; loving father of Joann Sylvester and the late James Sylvester and Maryann Lee; devoted grandfather of Gina (Sean) Montgomery, Thomas (Mary) Bayro, Rachel and Michelle Lee, Patricia (Rob) McKibben, David (Ofelia) Lee and Julie (Chris) Hook; great grandfather of Danielle, Brianna, Kyle, Britany, Zelina, Connor, Jacob and Alex; fond brother of the late Chris, Joe, Mike and Carmella Sylvester; devoted brother in-law of Ann (the late Nick) Fragola and the late Tony (the late Marge) Lamantia; fond uncle and dear friend of many. Funeral Thursday 8:30 a.m. from Martin-Bartwood Funeral Home,(Salvatore L. DeCola F.D.), 600 Lake St., Bartlett, to St. John the Evangelist Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. Please omit flowers. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. Info 630-837-1888.
