Louis J. Sylvain, Jr., age 81, of Hackettstown died Monday, June 17, 2024. Louis was born June 2, 1943 in Ventura, CA. to the late Louis J. Sylvain Sr. and late Dorothy Klopp. Louis was raised by his father and his stepmother Mildred Sylvain.
Louis proudly served in the US Army for 7 years, obtaining the rank of Captain before being honorably discharged in 1968. Louis graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Rutgers University and during his career he went on to receive his Master’s degree from Florida Institute of Technology. After leaving the military, he was employed as a Community Development Director for Somerville, New Jersey, Oceanport, New Jersey, and Asbury Park, New Jersey. Louis retired from the US Army Contracting Command at Picatinny Arsenal as a Contracting Officer. For many years, he volunteered his time as a CCD teacher at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hackettstown, New Jersey and St. Michael Catholic Church in Netcong, New Jersey. In addition, Louis was a member of the Hackettstown American Legion Post 164, was an avid reader and NY Yankees fan.
Louis is survived by his devoted wife: Barbara (Stendara) Sylvain, three cherished sons, Louis H. Sylvain and former wife and dear family member Gina Garver, Heinz Sylvain and wife Maria Monica, Michael Sylvain and wife Melissa, loving daughter, Charlotte Sylvain-Ceraul and husband Dean, six grandchildren, Jacob Halma and fiancée Katlee McGuire, Joshua Halma, Sarah Halma, Stephanie Sylvain, Samantha Sylvain, Christopher Citro and many other family and friends who loved him dearly.
At the request of the family all services are private.
For those desiring donations may be made to organizations that where near and dear to Louis’s heart: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN or to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306 in memory of Louis.
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Brenda Walker says
June 18, 2024 at 5:37 pmCharlotte, My deepest condolences to you and your family. Sending prayers to all of you. May he rest in peace.
Kathy Conklin says
June 18, 2024 at 5:49 pmCharlotte, I remember Lou. He was a very nice man. Please accept my condolence.
Michael Gomez says
June 18, 2024 at 5:50 pmLou was a great guy and a true mentor. I am grateful to have known him and learned from him during our years at ACC. My most heartfelt condolences to Charlotte and the entire Sylvain family.
Renee' Prendergast says
June 18, 2024 at 6:12 pmMy deepest condolences go out to you and your entire family. I hope your beautiful memories get you through this very tragic time.
Jacki Dyda says
June 19, 2024 at 10:20 pmCharlotte, I am so sorry for you and your family’s loss. Lou was a very nice man; he always had a smile for everyone and was a great teacher and he will be missed. Keep him in your heart and he will always be with you.
Lori Deara says
June 20, 2024 at 12:45 pmCharlotte, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was one of my first trainers as you must already know. A man of high standards and ethics. He dragged me into the NCMA club my second year as an intern! May God grant your father, Lou, eternal peace and happiness.
Tom Dougherty says
June 20, 2024 at 1:11 pmCharlotte,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. I remember him well from the start of my career at Picatinny. Always working hard to accomplish the mission, but with a warm smile and a kind word to say. May God grant Lou eternal rest and may perpetual light shine upon him
Margaret Heyrich says
June 20, 2024 at 8:52 pmCharlotte, so sorry to hear about your dad. Sending prayers and thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Brian and Carolyn Newell says
June 20, 2024 at 9:05 pmOur deepest sympathies to the family, Lou was a force of nature, he is already greatly missed by those of us who were lucky enough to be a part of his life.
Tina Pittenger says
June 21, 2024 at 6:34 pmI am so sorry for your loss. Lous was one of the sweetest people I ever had the privilege of working with. He was an amazing person.
Charlotte Sylvain-Ceraul says
June 25, 2024 at 1:14 pmThank you all, for your kind words and condolences. Lots of love surrounding my family and I know that my father is in peace and with God and all of his loved ones that have gone before him. My father was a very religious man with a generous and most loving heart and an amazing spirit. I have no doubt that God had mercy on him, and he is in a beautiful place now.
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