Phyllis J. Sylvester

Phyllis J. Sylvester, 84, of Manchester, NH died May 31, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born in Herkimer, NY on May 3, 1941, she was the daughter of Biagio and Angelina (Crescini) D’Ambrosio. Upon Angelina’s passing, Biagio married Mary (Cancelino) D’Ambrosio, who raised Phyllis from a young age. Phyllis was a proud graduate of the Herkimer High School Class of 1959. In 1962, Phyllis married the love of her life, George Sylvester and their marriage was blessed with 5 children. They moved to Manchester, NH in 1977.

Phyllis was very active in the St. Catherine of Siena Parish Community. Besides working in the rectory, she had volunteered in the Ladies Guild, sang in the choir and was a Eucharistic Minister.

Her love of athletics had her teach aerobics at both the YMCA and the Senior Center, both in Manchester, for 25 years. Phyllis was also part of the Red Hats Society, loved running, cherished her time working in her home garden and was a wonderful loving wife and mother.

Family members include her husband of 63 years, George A. Sylvester of Manchester; her children, Anthony Sylvester of Manchester, Joseph Sylvester of Manchester, Donna Morrissette and husband Michael of Hooksett, Andrea Sylvester of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Jennifer Sylvester of Jersey City, NJ; one beloved granddaughter, Chloe Sylvester; siblings, Mary Lou Nichols of Albany, NY, Frances Woods of Overland Park, KS, Jackie Bianchi of Oswego, NY; several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister, Marie Laufer of Rome, NY.

Calling hours at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St, corner of North St, Manchester, will be held Thursday from 4 to 7 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:30 am at St. Catherine Church. After cremation, burial will be with her family in Calvary Cemetery, Herkimer, NY at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Catherine of Siena Parish Manchester, NH.