Robert P. "Bobby" Sylvester

Robert P. “Bobby” Sylvester, 87, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024, at UMass Memorial Healthcare-Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Anna M. (Vitali) Sylvester, to whom he was married for 59 years.

Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Norman and Elizabeth (Bolton) Sylvester. He was educated in Westborough schools and was a 1957 graduate of Westborough High School. He then served with the United States Army from 1959 to 1965 attaining the rank of SP4.

Bobby was employed in the Shipping and Receiving department at Bay State Abrasives for 45 years prior to his retirement. He also worked for a printing company in Hudson and did masonry work

He was an active member of the John Boyle O’Reilly Council 85, Knights of Columbus where he served as Grand Knight in 1975 and again in 2000, and was a member of the Fourth Degree. At the K of C hall, he served as the bar manager and house caterer. He started the annual Thanksgiving dinner at the K of C Hall which observed its 53rd anniversary this year. 

Bobby was also a member of the VFW and enjoyed catering, woodworking and model trains and an honorary Eagle Scout.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Roberta A. Brown and her husband, Rick, of Westborough and Michael N. Sylvester and his wife, Melissa, of Westborough and two grandchildren, Robert Conley and Jordyn Sylvester.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Barbara Shepherd and Pamela Sylvester.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Monday, December 9, from 4 to 7 P.M. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 17 Willow St., Westborough.

Members of Council 85, Knights of Columbus will conduct a prayer service at 6:45 P.M. at the conclusion of calling hours.

His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 10, at 10:30 A.M. in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough.

Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in St. Luke’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the John Boyle O’Reilly Council 85, Knights of Columbus, 17 Willow St., Westborough, MA 01581