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Born in Dorchester and raised in Hanson, Mr. Sullivan served as Vice President and Treasurer of his family owned business, which operates 53 tire dealerships and automotive service centers throughout New England. He attended Hanson Schools and is a graduate of Whitman Hanson High School. He served in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Sullivan was a Eucharistic Minister and devout communicant of St. Frances X. Cabrini, Scituate, where he was an active participant in the vigil to keep St. Frances X. Cabrini open. He traveled to Ireland and France and made several pilgrimages to Medjugorje. He was active in charitable works for the poor and destitute in Bosnia/Herzegovinia, especially with St. Joseph the Worker Ltd., in Bosnia. He was also the President of the MFS Charitable Foundation Inc.
Family members, associates and friends knew him to be an exceptionally warm and compassionate man, totally devoted to his mother and brother in Hanson. He was an avid reader, and an active and competitive tennis player.
Devoted husband of Roberta (Cormier) Sullivan and loving father of Jennifer Sullivan of Scituate. Survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Sullivan; brothers Joseph R. and Paul J. Sullivan of Hanson, Robert D. Sullivan of Plymouth, William M. Sullivan of Peabody, Daniel E. Sullivan of Brockton; sister Patricia Gray of Rockland; and many nieces and nephews. Also brother of the late Richard J. Sullivan, the late Mary McNally and the late Joan McMullen, he was the son in-law of Mrs. Connie Cormier and the late Robert Cormier of Leominster, Mass.
SULLIVAN -- Arrangements are with the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate, Mass. Calling hours on Tuesday, April 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Parish, 129 South Main St., Cohasset, on Wednesday, April 19, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in David’s memory to the newly established David M. Sullivan Memorial Foundation, Inc. at P. O. Box 370, Rockland, MA 02370.
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June Carter
April 24, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Sullivan family on the death of David. I remember him as a very nice boy many years ago when I would visit the Sullivans with my sister Peggy Horrigan and her family. Sincerely June Phillips Carter
Mary
April 21, 2006
Every morning at 6am..He stopped for coffee and treats for his Mom and I was gifted with his friendship.He shared with me his faith and renewed mine..not only in God but in people. He taught me through example that the Sun was always shining. David opened his arms to my son...listening and being an adult who was INTERESTED in all a 18 yr old has to say. To say he will be missed ... is an understatement. He has gone to soon.
beth horrigan mazur
April 18, 2006
David was my hero when I was young...so cool and so kind..I was in love from a distance...know that you are in my thoughts and prayers ...Beth Horrigan Mazur...my father John and mother, Peg ,God rest their souls also LOVED David..now he is with them in paradise!!!
Denise Botsolis
April 18, 2006
I was graced to know David for 2 short years. I knew him as a good man who was always searching for God and would go anywhere in the world to find him. May he now rest in glory within the house of Our Lord and His Mother. We miss you!
Brenda Angie
April 18, 2006
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. David was a great man and he will be missed by all who knew him. You will all remain in our thoughts and prayers.
With all of our love,
The Angie family
Susan Goldman
April 18, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
KATIE MAGUIRE
April 18, 2006
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of David. I met him at the Sullivan walk in Brockton and had a wonderful conversation with him throughout the walk. He was such a pleasant person.
Cathryn, Mustafa, and Laura Yilmaz
April 18, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bobbie and Jen.
The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home
April 18, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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