Ronald V. Sylvester

Ronald V. Sylvester, died February 14, 2022 at his home after a two-year illness, surrounded by family.  He responded to his illness with his characteristic determination to surpass all medical expectations. Ron was born in Jamaica Plain, MA to Joseph and Nina (Anna DeSimone) Sylvester. He graduated from Boston English High School and Franklin Institute of Technology.  His career in construction spanned over 40 years and two continents, making many great memories and friends along the way.  Most of his career was spent in Boston as a Superintendent managing some of the largest building projects in the city.

Above everything else, Ron was a loving family man. He loved to read, travel and golf with his best friend, his wife Frances (Ruprecht) Sylvester.  He adored his grandchildren, attending all their events with great enthusiasm. He had three children: Lisa Hatfield (Brian), Lynn Parker (Bill Kinsherf), and Joe Sylvester (Elizabeth), all of Hingham, MA. Ron was beloved Papa to his grandchildren, Sara Parker, Jillian Hatfield Dick (Bob), Matthew Hatfield, Joseph Sylvester and Billy Kinsherf (Emma).  Brother to Donna Sylvester and her husband, Tony Mazzaglia of Newburyport and countless loving cousins, nieces and nephews and childhood friends. He was predeceased by his loving brother, Jon “Jay” (Mary) Sylvester.  A beloved grandfather, husband and brother, Ron was cherished. His love of family and friends was endless with comic wit to match. He made friends throughout his life and enjoyed remaining connected to all.

Visiting hours, Monday, February 21, 2022 3-7 at the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, 809 Main Street, South Weymouth. Services will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:00 at The McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, 809 Main Street, South Weymouth. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Weymouth, MA. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Ronald Sylvester can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.