Gail C. Sylvester
March 19, 1940 ~ March 3, 2026
Born in:
Mineola, NY
Resided in:
Nesconset, NY
Gail C. Sylvester of Nesconset , on March 3, 2026 in her 86th year. She was a devoted mother, aunt and an adored “Nana”. She was predeceased by her loving husband, William in 2006. She is survived by her loving daughters and devoted son in law, Thel (Thomas), Rena and Karen, her cherished grandchildren, James, Julia (Dana), William (Willie ) and James (Jimmie). She was also predeceased by her sister, Charlotte (2002) and her brother-in-law , Robert (2012). Her adored niece and nephews, also survive her, Kenneth (Lisa), Laura (Mark) and Michael (Michele). She leaves behind a legacy of love, family traditions and cherished memories which we are forever grateful for 🕊️.
Services
Visitation: Thursday, March 5, 2026 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Second Visitation: Friday, March 6, 2026 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Service: Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00 am
St. James Lutheran Church
230 2nd Ave
St James, , NY 11780
(631) 584-5212
Interment: Saturday, March 7, 2026 11:30 am
Cypress Hills Cemetery
Jamaica Avenue & Crescent St.
Brooklyn, NY
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Charities
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Sending you love and hopes of peace in her memory.
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother.
I want to express how sorry I am for your loss. May you find peace in the memory of your beloved mother.
Peace & Love
Susan Matias
The (former) kids of 24 and 26 Eklund bid a loving farewell to the Queen of 22.
Tara, Kathleen, John, Katrina, Eric, Stephen
With our deepest condolences on the passing of your beautiful and kind Mother. May she Rest In Peace.
respectfully yours Marie Scardamaglia