Dave Sullivan

Miss this guy greatly when getting my coffee at his institutional establishment in Hillsborough Street! He would be proud of his family and staff at the store for keeping his warm legacy and great service alive. I never knew about the basketball journey until reading obituary and would have love to engaged on similar passion I have as well.

I went to Cup-A-Joes almost from the time it opened. It was part of my morning routine when I lived in Raleigh. Dave was always there with his smile and his interest in what I was doing and my two boys. I made it a point to tell him on my infrequent stops after I moved to Durham that his coffee was the best in the universe. Dave you will be missed. RIP dear man.

Met Dave when he opened Cup A Joe on Hillsborough street in Raleigh, been going there and chatting for 30+ years. What a great guy!

My boys and I will miss seeing Dave´s warm smile and welcoming hello every Friday. Sending our deepest condolences to his friends and family.

It was always s pleasure to take care of Dave and his Cup O Joe cohorts at Margaux's. He had a great, calming ora around him and we had a lot of interesting conversations. He will be duely missed in the small town we call Raleigh. RIP Dave!!

Dave had a warm heart of grace and love that resonated with his customers and kept us coming back to be faithful patrons for many years. I never really knew Dave but then again felt like I knew him well the way he interacted with us. He will be sorely missed!

From another Frank Zappa fan

I moved from Wisconsin to Raleigh in May, 1992 and the first place I walked into was Cup A Joe. Dave was standing behind the bar and I can remember exactly how he looked that day. Ever since then, Cup A Joe has been my place for drinking tea, meeting up with friends and being part of a community. My kids started coming to Cup A Joe as newborns. Dave, you have left a legacy of community and friendship. A life well-lived. You will be missed. My condolences to Bill and your whole family.

Dave was a part of my morning routine for 20 years. We discussed baseball, the state of the criminal justice system, and life in general. He was a kind soul, an intelligent human being, and a bright spot in my day. Rest in Peace, my friend. You are missed.