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Prominent businessman Sinclair H. Flemming Sr aka ‘Sineto’ passes

Prominent businessman Sinclair H. Flemming Sr aka ‘Sineto’ passes

Prominent Virgin Islands businessman Sinclair H. Flemming Sr aka ‘Sineto’ has died.

Flemming Sr, who was also fondly known as ‘Billy’, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

The late businessman owned and managed multiple companies including SFC (SINCLAIR FLEMMING CONSTRUCTION), Formerly SNL Construction, which built numerous Government infrastructures, dwelling homes, bridges and executed many other infrastructural projects throughout the territory.

He was also the owner of Billy’s Discount Superette located in Long Bush and Horse Path and Billy’s Laundromat located in Horse Path.

Mr Flemming Sr also operated booths at the Road Town Festival for many years.

Mentor


According to persons familiar with the late businessman, Mr Flemming lived a joyful life and enjoyed mentoring young locals and passing on his knowledge of the construction industry.

Mr Flemming was well known in the Fourth District, especially the Long Bush area, for his high spirited discussions about local politics and sports over dominoes or drinks.

He is survived by his wife Leneth Flemming; children Dr Bernadee McKelly, Rhonda Smith (Step-Daughter), Marsha Flemming and Sinclair Flemming aka ‘Steady’ and numerous family members and friends.

Funeral arrangements are yet to be announced.

The Management and staff of Virgin Islands News Online extend condolences to the family and friends of the late Sinclair Flemming Sr.

According to persons familiar with the late businessman, Mr Sinclair Flemming Sr (centre) lived a joyful life and enjoyed mentoring young locals and passing on his knowledge of the construction industry.

The late Sinclair Flemming Sr in his younger days.

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