Sylvester C. Urban

Sylvester Charles Urban (also known to his family as Mux), 78, died Saturday, February 17, 2024, at his home in Henderson, NV. He was surrounded by love and was peaceful. He was born on July 20, 1945, in Baltimore, MD. He was a lieutenant in the Baltimore City Fire Dept. He served the community for 35 years, and taught at the fire academy the last 5 years before retirement. For 30 years he played saxophone and clarinet in the Army National Guard Band in Baltimore, MD. He retired with the rank of SFC-E7. Mux enjoyed many successful years playing dance music with the “Shades of Blue” big band.

Attending concerts, musicals, and going to Disney with family were his favorite activities. He was a Marylander who loved eating crabs, crab soup, and crab cakes.

He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 44 years

Darlene Cleveland Urban. They were married on December 1, 1979, in Annapolis, MD. He leaves his children Janna Urban Coffey and Joshua Cleveland Urban of Henderson, NV. He is preceded in death by his daughter Emily Urban Zastrow (2004). Emily will be singing “The Lord’s Prayer” from her album for the graveside service at Boulder City Veteran’s Cemetery.

Mux was the proud grandfather of Coen J. Zastrow of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Liam, Cayleigh, and Lilia Coffey of Henderson, NV.  Mux was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was sealed for time and all eternity in the Washington, D.C. Temple to his loving wife.

Graveside dedication will be given by his son-in-law William Coffey of Henderson, NV.