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Robert Alvin Sylvester

September 19, 1963 — December 29, 2016

Robert Alvin Sylvester, age 53 of Powder Springs, GA passed away on December 29, 2016. Bob was born in Oceanside, NY on September 19, 1963 to parents Frederick (deceased) and Hope Hutchings Sylvester. He graduated from Islip High School and attended Syracuse University. Bob moved to Georgia in May of 1996. He was most recently a business consultant for NCR Corporation and was a very dedicated and loyal employee. Bob truly loved his family and friends, enjoyed cooking, vacationing at the beach, movies and was an avid lacrosse and NY Giants fan.

Bob is survived by his loving children Ryan and Kirsten Robyn, partner Jaye Shore and her three children: Trevor, Lynne and Megan, mother Hope Hutchings of Warner Robins, GA, brother Brian of Hauppauge, NY, brother Mark and his wife Patricia Bender of Landenberg PA, and Ryan and Kirsten’s mother, Karen Sylvester of Kennesaw GA.

The family will receive friends from 6pm until 7pm, with a time of sharing from 7pm until 8pm, on Friday, January 13, 2017 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory, 2480 Macland Road, Marietta, GA.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, a memorial fund for Robert has been set up for his children. Information for the Bob Sylvester Family Memorial Fund for Ryan and Kirsten is now available at the following link: https://www.youcaring.com/ryansylvesterandkirstensylvester-737674
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

6:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory

2480 Macland Road, Marietta, GA 30064

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Memorial Gathering

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

7:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory

2480 Macland Road, Marietta, GA 30064

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