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Daniel Paul Sullivan, 66, passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at his home in Austin, Texas, after losing his hard-fought battle with cancer.

Dan was born Oct. 14, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio to Daniel and Jane Sullivan. He was an adventurous man who took pride in his family, his work, and his judgment of character. He reached the pinnacle of his career as a mechanical engineer while managing two manufacturing plants in Matamoros, Mexico. He was the type of leader who did not enjoy attention or glory, but stepped aside so that his colleagues could enjoy it. Dan was the type of husband, father, and brother who was always ready to patiently offer a suggestion during a project. His generosity of spirit, sense of humor, and pure nerve brought joy to all who knew him and will be sorely missed. His family finds comfort in the fact that Dan managed to fit the experiences of several lifetimes into one.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Maria Sullivan; his four siblings, Maureen DeBord, Paulyne Holten-Sinder, Carol Ann Rosengarten, and Thomas Sullivan; his four children, Marie Sullivan, Jenny Sullivan, Erin Sullivan, and Daniel Sullivan; and his six grandchildren, who brought him so much happiness.

A private memorial will be held at his house on Sunday, Oct. 14. 2012, Anyone who wishes to attend the memorial or send cards can email [email protected] for information.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (www.themmrf.org) or Hospice Austin (www.hospiceaustin.org).

Published by Brownsville Herald on Oct. 9, 2012.
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Dan Sullivan, a man I won't forget because I felt in him a very sensitive and kind person. I hope he stays in God's company because he deserves it.

From Portugal:

João Carvalho.

João Carvalho

Work

October 3, 2022

I would like to say that Daniel Sullivan was a man who (even though he is not physically among us) still deserves all my respect. I met him at Inlan - General Motors Company in Ponte de Sor - Portugal. God bless his soul: João Carvalho.

João Martins de Carvalho

Coworker

October 3, 2020

You are a good person. I will never forget you my dearest friend. See you one day. Love you Dan

Maria Monteiro

Friend

October 3, 2019

Hope you are in Heaven Dan, because you deserve it.

Abelardo Fernández

October 27, 2012

Maria Sorry to hear about Your loss Gina and I send our Condolences Just want You and Your Family to know You are in Our prayers

Kurt Zachmann

October 17, 2012

Dan was a great neighbor who became a great friend. We will always remember his kindness to us. He knew how to live and we will always have him in our prayers.

Sam and Beth Sacco

October 16, 2012

I worked with Mr.. Sullivan, in Portugal, more precisely in the GM plant in Bridge Sor, and sometimes where we live outside of the empresa.Estou sad loss of a great man. God rest his soul in his reino.The my senses to weigh familia.Francisco Vinegar.

Francisco Vinagre

October 15, 2012

To Erin and all the family...we are sad in the passing of your father and hope that his memory will stay alive with all of the children and grandchildren.

Gale & Judy Morganroth

October 15, 2012

Dan, you will be always in my heart. I love you. Mena

Filomena Monteiro

October 15, 2012

Gloria Cascos Rico

October 14, 2012

Dan's reach in the world was great. He was an amazing man and treated all people with great respect.

Valerie Brubaker

October 11, 2012

I always thought a lot of Dan. God bless his soul and God bless his Family.
Roy Smith

Roy Smith

October 11, 2012

Dan, I leave this candle, in memory of you and your peculiar brightness and kindness!!!
I will remember you, forever!!!
God bless your soul!!! Amen.
Grateful:
João Martins e Carvalho.

João Carvalho

October 11, 2012

I am deeply touched, I would even say completely overcome...
It was very pleasant, to work with Dan Sullivan! His human sensitivity, was something remarkable!!! May he (his soul) rest in peace!!! João Martins de Carvalho.

João Carvalho

October 10, 2012

Dan was always glad to host the meetings at his plant and treated everyone with such a high regard. Always willing to lend a hand and make things better wherever he could. He brought a smile everytime he entered a room. Missed by many

Karen McClain

October 10, 2012

He was an amazing man. I got the pleasure of working with him ~ mostly via phone ~ for many years. His spirit and kindness will be greatly missed my everyone who was blessed enough to know him. They don't make them like Dan anymore. He was a one of a kind! (on a funny note, I only ever called him Flowbee because that is what he said he used to trim his hair since he was soooooo busy at work!!! tee hee hee)

Kathryn Wilhelm - Hoenle

October 10, 2012

He though me to enjoy life at work. He said " it does not get better than this". Great man, great leader.

Gaby Leal

October 10, 2012

Some people make the world more special just by being in it and this is Mr. Sullivan. Blessings for all his family

Nora Duran

October 10, 2012

A man for All Seasons. Generous, gregarious and devoted to family. Forever in my heart.

Paulyne Holten-Sinder

October 9, 2012

Paulyne Holten-Sinder

Paulyne Holten-Sinder

October 9, 2012

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