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Joseph Sullivan Obituary

SULLIVAN, Joseph Of Franklin, formerly of Braintree, Sept. 15, 2008 at the age of 86. Beloved husband for 62 years to Margaret (Keville) Sullivan. Loving father of Robert Sullivan of Quincy, John Sullivan of Hanover, Patricia Donnelly of Franklin, Richard Sullivan of Weymouth, Kevin Sullivan of Marshfield, Paul Sullivan of Braintree, Daniel Sullivan of Whitman. Devoted brother of Helen McGaffigan of Hyde Park, Sheila Waters of Norfolk, Donna Sullivan of Boston, the late Theresa Vitiello, Marion Walsh, Thomas Sullivan, John L. Sullivan and Brendan Sullivan. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Reposing at the Cartwright-Venuti Funeral Home, 845 Washington St., Braintree until 10AM on Friday followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Braintree. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thurs. 4:00 -7:00 PM. Burial in Blue Hills Cemetery, Braintree. Joseph was born in Boston, grew up in Jamaica Plain and moved to Braintree in 1957. He has lived in Franklin for the past 15 years. He was member of the Pipefitters Local 537 for over 60 years and taught pipefitting for the Local 537 Training Center. He retired in 1986. Member of the Braintree K Of C and Braintree VFW. WWII US Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Inc. 690 Canton St # 220, Westwood, MA 02090. For additional information, directions or to leave a sympathy message visit ww.cartwrightfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2008.

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Mark Woodard

September 24, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chrissy Worthington

September 18, 2008

Pat,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. I'm sure he knows how much you and Steve loved and cared for him. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

James Walsh

September 17, 2008

To the Sullivan Family, I want to extend my sincere and hearfelt sympathy to you all. Joe was not only a fine Instructor but also a great Foreman. I had Joe in class and also worked for him in the field. He was one of not only the greatest generation who fought in WWII, but also one of the greatest generation of Local 537.
Sincerly, Jim Walsh

Gerry Holland

September 17, 2008

Rick, Jane and all your family, Our thoughts and sympathy are with you. Cherish and celebrate the memories. Gerry, Maureen and family

Mike Casey

September 16, 2008

Mr. Sullivan,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Pam Moore

September 16, 2008

Rick, Jane, Brendan and Kerry,

All our sympathies go out to you. May your memories sustain you through this difficult time.

Ken and Pam Moore

Mario Gallotto

September 16, 2008

To the Sullivan Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Paul Valencius

September 16, 2008

I'll always remember the arguments (discussions) I had with Joe in the heating classes on Enterprise St, and the drinks after at the Firemen's Post. Joe introduced me to VO Manhattans. Condolences to the family in their time of loss. Joe was a great guy.

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