Background
Sylvester, John Edward was born on April 13, 1949 in New York City. Son of John and Esther (Larkin) Sylvester.
Sylvester, John Edward was born on April 13, 1949 in New York City. Son of John and Esther (Larkin) Sylvester.
Bachelor in Psychology, City University of New York, 1975. Certified in social work, Fordham University, 1977.
Program coordinator Middle Bronx (New York ) Senior Citizen's Council, 1980-1982. Associate editor New York City Self-Help Clearing House, 1978-1980. Case worker Catholic Guardian Society, New York City, 1982-1983, Association for Advancement of the Blind, Queens, New York, 1984-1986.
Probation officer New York City Department of Probation, Bronx, 1987-1988. Parole officer New York State Division of Parole, New York City, 1988-1992. Program director Ehrlich Supported Housing Program for Homeless University Consultation and Treatment Center for Mental Hygiene, Bronx, 1992-1995.
Tenant organizer Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, 1998-2000. Intensive case manager Steinway Child and Family Service, Queens, since 2000.
Member American Servicemen's Union, New York City, 1968. Volunteer American Red Cross, New York City, 1973. Hot line volunteer The Samaritans of New York, New York City, since 1998.
Volunteer Welfare Rights Initiative Hunter College, New York, 2003. With United States Marine Corps, 1967-1970, Vietnam. Member Association Black Social Workers, Amnesty International, National Association Social Workers, Parapsychology Foundation Inc.
Married Dolores Alcantara, July 2, 1974.