Sylvester, Joseph W. of West Roxbury, formerly of Dorchester, June 5, 2017. Beloved husband of Mary F. (Kiggen). Loving father of Jane Sylvester of West Roxbury, Jill Braley and her husband Tim of Needham, Michael Sylvester and his fiancée Lisa Welch of West Roxbury, and Peter Sylvester of West Roxbury. Devoted Papa of Christopher, Matthew, and Connor. Loving brother of Mary LeBlanc of Quincy, and the late Ruth Sylvester. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Theresa of Avila Church West Roxbury on Thursday June 8, at 11:30 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours have been omitted. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:45 pm. Korean War Air Force Veteran. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com