Robert proudly service his country by serving in the US Army. He graduated with a Master’s Degree and pursued a career as a Geologist at Texaco New Orleans. Robert was a member of NOGS (New Orleans Geological Society), PAS (Pontchartrain Astronomy Society), NOTC, Mizzou Alumni and a former Eagle Scout. He enjoyed Astronomy, Model Boat Building and was an AARP volunteer Tax Aide.
Robert is preceded in death by his spouse of 60 years, Joan Sylvester; parents, Kilburn and Marguerite Sylvester; brother, Richard Sylvester; and brother in law, Charlie Biscan.
He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Sylvester DeLanzo (Emerick); sister, Marjorie Biscan; grandchild, Amanda Lass (Jacob); great-grandchild, Jayden Lass; as well as 8 nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA on Monday, January 30, 2023 from 11:00am until the service begins at 12:00pm in the chapel. Interment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum.
The family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories in condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.17