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Cyril A. Estrill Jr. Dies

The Estrill family is deeply saddened to announce the death of their beloved brother Cyril A. Estrill Jr. affectionately known as “Frisky” who passed from this earthly life at the age of 84 on Aug. 16, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Cyril A. Estrill Jr.

Cyril Jr. was born on the island of St. Thomas on Oct. 17, 1940 to parents Cyril and Isolita Estrill. Frisky spent the majority of his adult life residing on the U.S. mainland. He returned home in May of 2017 to enjoy the warm tropical climate.

He is survived by his son JD Estrill, siblings: Marjorie Niles, Edith, Alphonse, and Pedrito Estrill. Sisters-in Law: Violette and Eartha Estrill, and special cousin June DeGraff Phillips.  He will be missed by eight nieces, four nephews, one great-great-niece, one great-great-nephew and one great-great-great nephew.

A farewell service will be held at Turnbull’s Funeral Home on Sept. 19. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. and service will start at 10 a.m. Interment private

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