Barry William Sylvester

Barry will always be remembered for his service to others... President of Burbank Rotary, Scoutmaster, Softball Coach, Neighbor, Friend, Trustee. Pops was a Hero and father figure to many.

Born in New York, his family moved to Southern California at the age of 4. Burbank was his hometown for many years. There he raised a family with Jan Sylvester & was a very well-respected CPA.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sally & George Martin, brothers Frank & Walt Sylvester, and survived by his sisters, Carole Donohue & Diane Sylvester-Appleman.

Barry and his dear dog, Missy, moved to Washington early this year to live with his daughter, Kimberly Sylvester, and her fiancé, Patrick Farley. Together with Patrick's mom, Elaine, they shared many memorable adventures, laughter, and peace. Oh, and ICE CREAM!Treasured memories keep his love and spirit alive.

His name will live on with his sons, Ty Sylvester-Gronnier, his husband, Henry Gronnier-Sylvester, Reese Sylvester, and his grandson, Jacob Sylvester, wife Katie & 6 great-grandchildren: Luc, Clara, Collette, Jace, Dean & Rex. He was very proud of his granddaughter, Rain Malzahn...

His friends & past clients have reached out to share their fond stories of Barry. He had no enemies and wanted to help everyone.

Generous and kind, his quick wit continues...

A celebration of Life for Barry will be held at the Sylvester Family Home on Bainbridge Island on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 2 PM. A second Celebration will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 11 AM at Ca Del Sole, 4100 Cahuenga Boulevard, Toluca Lake, CA 91602

Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.