My sincere condolences to Ben’s family and friends. From our first meeting over 10yrs ago I’ll always remember Ben’s friendship, calm authority and support, not least his intellect and interest in history podcasts! From the UK- John L.

My dear Ben 
How I will miss our talks our morning mtgs and most of all your big smile and your laughter. I will keep this memory for ever.   Thank you for just being my friend. Until we meet again fly high my dear friend .  With a heavy heart love always Sheily

I am deeply saddened by this news.  Mr Sylvestre was what every school and teacher needs, a champion of involvement and support.  Naomi knows this already, but please remind her my door is always open for her to stop by for a hug or if she needs a place to duck into at school.  You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Janis Wood

Having the wonderful opportunity to meet Ben and his amazing family (Julissa and Naomi) has truly been an honor that I will cherish for the rest of my life. When I first met Ben, I was traumatized from prior work relationships and experiences but he helped me through it and became that hope for me. He was real, genuine, fair, loving, caring, understanding, supportive and all around amazing boss, leader, and friend. He was also the best professor I have ever had. He could teach and explain anything. He definitely had a brilliant mind but more so a great personality that everyone fell in love with. I will miss his dad jokes, his teachings and mentoring, the conversations, the laughs, and even the goofiness . You will be truly missed and will always hold a special place in my heart for being YOU (the best boss EVER and truly a great friend). Thank you Ben for everything! Live on my friend in heaven! 
My deepest condolences to Julissa, Naomi, and all his family and friends! 
❤️ Kimberly Latura

Ben was an amazing mentor and an even more amazing soul. I have worked with and for him for 17 years and have such fond memories. He was a wonderful leader that cared deeply for his family, friends and colleagues and the sadness and pain felt by so many near & far is a testament to his easy, beautiful nature. I am so very sorry for the pain his family and friends are feeling in the wake of this incredible loss.  My deepest condolences.

Another great team put together, the Trade Support team!

Another memory with some amazing people!  Thankfully we had a brilliant mind (Ben) and wonderful inspiring leader with us to help us escape!

These were the best of times! Not only did the Syndicate OG'S make work a joy but so did, BEN! We love you Ben!

Ben's Birthdays over the years were truly the best! The Syndicate OG'S will always love and cherish our years with the best boss ever!

Syndicate OG's! "Benjammin" was truly an amazing boss who put together such an amazing team and lifelong friends! He had this special ability to not only be a wonderful professor during all his teachings but be a professional yet down to earth friend.

I always looked forward to seeing Ben, Julissa and Naomi on Sunday mornings!  Even though Naomi was old enough to be dropped in gf to her Sunday School class without her parents, they faithfully brought her upstairs each week - just to arrive as a family. 

All three of them arrived with big smiles and lots of joy! Thank you Ben, for our brief, but impactful encounters.  The love you had for your wife and daughter were beautiful and evident!

My condolences  to  Julissa and Naomi and   entire family. Ben was a great man  he was a family oriented ,humble and hard working man. Ben always had a smile that light up the room he’s charisma just a joy to be around him. And he was an amazing photographer. Ben always took beautiful pictures of  he’s beautiful family Julissa and Naomi. May the lord give the family strength during this difficult times.  Ben will truly be missed but never Forgotten.  🙏🏾🙏🏾 we love  you

We give God thanks for the gift of you Benjamin. Even we did not  grow up close with each other, the time  we had share as family  I realize how blessed I am to had a Cousin like you a great man full of kindness  a man who love  the Lord  example  to his family a good husband and daddy. Mi primo  querido  I will see you again in Glory, .and this is just a see you later. .

Seeing these photos of Ben warms my heart and brings a smile to my face. To his family—especially Julissa and Naomi—the Ben smiling in these photos is the same Ben we all had the privilege of knowing at work. His kindness, positive spirit, and genuine charisma brightened every room he entered and left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. My deepest condolences to all of you during this unexpected and heartbreaking time. Ben will be missed tremendously. His presence and positive charisma will forever be etched in our hearts and minds. He truly left a mark.

Ben was a great fraternity brother and even better friend of mine.  When I moved to Florida well over a decade ago, Ben was always someone I visited when passing through Jacksonville.  Hard working, family oriented and humble are words I can use when describing Ben, and his untimely demise will truly be felt from his fraternity brothers here in New York.  From Nu Pi to chapter Invisible , Ben is a poster child for our fraternity’s motto; Achievement in Every Field Of Human Endeavor.

Much love Nupe!

We are so deeply saddened by this news. We met and talked with Ben and Julissa several times at service at Christian Family Chapel. 
Ben was always kind,  smiling, and  quick with conversation! I pray that Julissa willl lean on her church family. We will be there for you!  We pray the peace that Christ can provide during your grief   

Beth and Charlie Bender

Our deepest sympathy to Julissa and Noami. They were the loves of his life. Ben delighted in being with his family. He accomplished much professionally and never hesitated to share his faith. His early departure from this earth is a real shock. He rests with his Lord and Savior. I will always remember Ben fondly. He gifted us with his talent and photographed our wedding. We will treasure those photographs even more. 

We will keep his family in prayer during this difficult time. 

Sincerely, 

Mark and Olivia Thompson

Que Dios te tenga en su Gloria aun todavia no puedo creer esto que golpe tan grande el que nos has dado pero si nuesto señor te a echo el llamado  el sabra por que Ben siempre vivir as en nuestro a corazones 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ben. There are no words to convey how terrible this is. You and your family are in my prayers. Wishing the family strength and comfort in the difficult days ahead.

OBITUARY

Benjamin Sylvestre

February 16, 1985 – June 20, 2026

Joseph G. Duffy

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