Vincent C. Sullivan

Vincent C. Sullivan, 84
PORTLAND -- Vincent C. Sullivan, 84, beloved husband of Patricia Moore for 56 years, and loving father of Marypat McGrath, John Sullivan, and Molly Sullivan, died early Thursday morning, the 14th of January, 2010, in the loving and tender care of the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough.
He will be sorely missed by his dear wife and children; his daughter-in-law Krista; his grandchildren, Emma, Tom and Ryan; his sister Therese Crouteau, his brother Kenneth, his brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Carolyn; many nieces and nephews; and his best friends, Fiona, John, Billy, Frank and Pete.
Vincent was born and raised in Newport, R.I., the eldest son of Daniel and Margaret (Shea) Sullivan. He graduated from DeLaSalle Academy, Newport, R.I., and Manhattan College School of Engineering, Riverdale, N.Y., with a degree in Electrical Engineering. One of the 'Greatest Generation',
Vincent proudly served his country during World War II as a United States Marine, both in the Pacific Theater, and after the war, in China.
Vincent's professional career commenced in Boston in the late 1940s and continued for a period of over 40 years. In the early 1950s he joined the firm of Alonzo B. Reed Architects, Engineers, and Planners as a Senior Electrical Engineer. Thus began a remarkable career. Energetic, enthusiastic, and with a massive respect for his employees and clients, he ultimately assumed the position of Chairman and Treasurer.
Upon retirement, he and Patricia enjoyed the 'Best of Times'...restoring the Church of Ireland School House in Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland. Today, the School House is designated as an artistic and historic site of Connemara. It was a great run! And yes, 'tis true, on a clear day, you can see Connemara from Casco Bay!
Twelve years ago, Vincent had a severe stroke, which left him with a right side paralysis. A challenge, but never a deterrent to a remarkable life. He fought bravely, with dignity, a grand legacy for his family, his friends, and his care givers. Even with the limitations due to his stroke, Vincent became a computer giant. In the tradition of the United States Marine Corp., 'Never Give Up!' He will always and forever be with us.
'Dear Vincent...may the road rise to meet you, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.'
Visiting hours will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State St., Portland, with prayers recited at 12:15 p.m. A 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St., Portland. The committal service will follow in the Wilde Chapel, Evergreen Cemetery, Portland. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ctcrawford.com.