Joseph Michael Sullivan

Sullivan, Joseph Michael, of Fort Lauderdale, FL passed away December 30, 2009 at the age of 48. He was born on December 10,1961 in Kansas City, Missouri. Joe was the beloved son of Thomas J. and Margaret Buckley Sullivan and brother of Thomas Jr., Lynn Reardon, Jim and Jack Sullivan. Joe received his education at St. Thomas More in Kansas City (1976), Rockhurst High School (1980), and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (1985). Joe's work career began at Sullivan Beverage, Inc. with his dad and uncles Bob and Ed Sullivan. After graduating from college, he worked for Enterprise Rent-A-Car as Vice President of the New York district. Joe left New York City to pursue other opportunities in Fort Lauderdale, FL. At the time of his death he was President of Ultimate Water in Deerfield Beach. His employees will remember Joe as a terrific manager and motivator who wanted everyone to succeed. His family and friends will cherish the memories of Joe as a fun loving guy who enjoyed every aspect of life from piloting his boat, Sully's Dancer, to Bimini and throughout the intracoastal in South Florida to traveling major cities throughout the world. Joe was an avid model ship builder, and his beautiful sailing ships will be treasured by his family for generations to come. Joe is survived by his parents, brothers, sister, brother-in-law Jay Reardon and sisters-in-law Amy O'Farrell Sullivan and Anne French Sullivan. He also leaves nephews Patrick and Jack Sullivan, and nieces Kristyn, Kelly, Colleen and "Gidgie" Reardon and Shannon, Kristine, Katherine, Darcy and Mary Margaret Sullivan. Funeral services will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri.