Mark A. Sylvester (age 69)
September 10, 2025
Born in Detroit Michigan on Oct 30 1955.
Passed away on Sept 10, 2025 in his home in Au Gres Michigan with His wife of 43 years Janice Sylvester and his dog Tootsie by his side.
Mark was a Hamtramck Firefighter for 25 years. He was twice decorated for meritorious actions at fire scenes and was Firefighter of the year in 1997. Mark also served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
He enjoyed boating, fishing and golfing.
He is survived by his wife Janice and nieces Peggy Bryant and Linda (Darrin) White and many great nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his father Thomas, mother Josephine (neé Horvat), and sister Helen Bean.
Memorial Visitation
Monday, September 22, 2025 from 3 – 8 PM Services at 7 PM
Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home (map)
2396 Caniff
Hamtramck MI 48212
Memorial Mass
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Procession from the Hamtramck Fire House starting at 10 AM
Memorial Mass at 11 AM.
St. Florian Catholic Church (map)
2626 Florian
Hamtramck MI 48212
Inurnment
Thursday, September 25, 2025 1:30 PM
Please arrive at cemetery by 1:15 PM
Great Lakes National Cemetery (map)
4200 Belford Rd
Holly MI 48442
Sorry to see you gone-we will miss you. The Swetech family extends our deepest condolences to Janice and the family. God bless.
Janice, Ian and I are so sad for your loss. Mark was a kind, wonderful person. I have lots of fond memories of our many rounds of golf together. Sincere condolences to all of your family.
RIP Mark….
Janice I love you and Mark so much and I’ve missed you both immensely. This is so sad that a lifetime seems so far away, yet I figure Mark left us at such a young age, just doesn’t seem fair… I am thankful though we are all promised life eternal, I do know this to be the truth. We’ll be with Mark very soon to spend eternity together and walk and talk with Jesus.
I’ve been Mark’s friend since right after his Dad died, this was back in Jr. High School. He and I have so many great memories and have had such good, fun and sometimes not so fun times. I would relive every moment in less than a heartbeat. May God bless you and keep you always… May He make His Face to smile because of you… Remember Mark is looking at God’s face smiling at him right this second… for eternity…
We were saddened to hear of Mark’s passing last week. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Janice.
Many memories back in the younger days hanging around together with Mark and you our thoughts and prayers are with you may he rest in peace