Sylvester Flood

US Army Veteran. Born in Kilcoltrim, Borris, County Carlow, Ireland, Syl spent his adult life in the Chicago area except for his two years of military service. He died peacefully at home in Orland Park.

Syl departed Ireland in 1957 by steamship and arrived in Chicago by train, where he met Rita, his wife of 65 years. They married in 1960 and had five children. He had a long, successful career as a carpenter, general contractor, and developer.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Christy and Anne, his siblings Jim, Mary, Brian, baby Anne, and his son, Michael.

He is survived by his wife Margaret “Rita” (nee Brady) His children; Anne Shostack (John), Tom (Christine), Sylvester (Belle), Jim (Kara), along with his siblings Tom, Mike, Christy, Jack, and Elizabeth Sheehan; 13 grandchildren, Carly, Katie, Margaret, Caitlin, Dylan, Alex, Jack, Audrey, Eli, Liam, Charlotte, Abigail, and Patrick; four great-grandchildren, Brayden, Breana, Wyatt, and Callan; and a fine crowd of nieces and nephews.

We want to express our appreciation to Beauty Muswema, Syl’s devoted caregiver for the past three years. She took care of him with patience and grace.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Marist High School would be appreciated.