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Sylvester Constantine Richards, affectionately known as Ruddy to his family and Richie to his friends, was born September 8, 1955 in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. He is the son of Percival Richards and Louise Freckleton.

Sylvester went home to be with the Lord on October 30th, 2023, with his family by his side, after a brief battle with cancer.

Sylvester attended St. Anne's Primary School and went on to graduate from St. Andrew Technical High …

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I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Sylvester. May the special memories you made together help you through this d…
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Sylvester. May the special memories you made together hel…
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Sylvester. May the spe…

The STATHS Northeast Alumni Association wishes to convey our deepest condolences on the passing of Sylvester Richard, P…

The STATHS Northeast Alumni Association wishes to convey our deepest condolences on the passing of …

The STATHS Northeast Alumni Association wishes to convey our dee…

On behalf of Alma May Johnson (now deceased) and her surviving nine children.

Our deepest condolences to the Richards fa…

On behalf of Alma May Johnson (now deceased) and her surviving nine children.

Our deepest condolence…

On behalf of Alma May Johnson (now deceased) and her surviving n…

The loss of a parent leaves a void that words cannot fill. Please accept our heartfelt condolences, and may you all fin…

The loss of a parent leaves a void that words cannot fill. Please accept our heartfelt condolences,…

The loss of a parent leaves a void that words cannot fill. Pleas…

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Born

September 8th, 1955
Kingston, Jamaica
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Graduated from college

1982
Howard University, Washington, DC
Civil Engineering
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Graduated from graduate school

1991
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Master of Public Administration

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Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Kennedy International Memorial Gardens

2500 River Rd, Ellenwood, GA 30294
Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home
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Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home

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