Sylvester Dowling of Whiting, New Jersey entered into eternal rest on May 2, 2014. Sylvester was born on February 14, 1930 in New York to James Dowling and Emma Brown. Sylvester served in the United States Navy. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 6, 2014 from 2-5:00pm and 7-9:00pm. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday May 7, 2014 10:00am at Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery located in Calverton New York. Arrangements under the direction of David Funeral Home, Astoria, NY.