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Charles Sullivan Obituary

Charles H. Sullivan FRANKLIN Charles H. Sully Sullivan, 68, of Franklin, a retired Franklin firefighter, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at his home, following a long illness. He was the husband of the late Martha Marta O. (Sanchez) Sullivan, who died in 2005. Born in Milford, Oct. 9, 1940, a son of the late Charles A. and Antoinette (Bertone) Sullivan, he was a lifelong Franklin resident. Mr. Sullivan was educated in Franklin schools and was a 1959 graduate of Franklin High School, where he was an outstanding member of the football team. Following graduation, he played semipro football for the Framingham Falcons. He was a proud member of the United States Army and was honorably discharged on July 31, 1965. Upon his return to Franklin, he joined the Franklin Fire Department, a career which lasted for more than 27 years. His interests included reading books about philosophy, and he was an avid nature and animal enthusiast. He was also very proud to be a black belt in karate, a discipline he practiced everyday, and enjoyed coffee with the gang at Honey Dew Doughnuts on East Central Street. He was a member of the Franklin Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 2637, the International Association of Fire Fighters and the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts. He is survived by his daughter, Laury L. Sullivan of Franklin; a brother, retired Franklin Policeman Robert W. Sullivan and his wife, Sandra, of Franklin; and his nieces and nephews, Maureen Sullivan of Oregon, Irene Sullivan of Brockton, Francine Sullivan of Franklin, Daniel Sullivan of Florida, Elena M. Menize of Medway, Marc D. Rovani of Franklin and Michael Sullivan. He was the brother of the late Lucy Rovani. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with his family Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 5 p.m., at his late residence, 582 Maple St., Franklin. Interment services will be private. If desired, donations in his memory, sent to MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130, would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home, 33 Cottage St., Franklin (www.franklinfuneral.com).

Published by Milford Daily News on Oct. 14, 2008.
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bob/sandy

my condolences on your loss.
charlie,was one of a kind!

martha catalano

October 19, 2008

school mate 12years, fire dept. for 20 years.
may you rest in peace my friend

david varjian

October 14, 2008

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