John L. Sullivan Sr
1929 - 2013
John L. Sullivan Sr
1929 - 2013
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BORN
1929
DIED
2013
John Sullivan Obituary
He was the son of Charles and Corrine Hedstrom Sullivan. John served 32 years as a Police Officer in Calumet City, IL. retiring as Police Chief in 1988. He was a member of St. Cecelia's Catholic Church, Calumet City American Legion, Fraternal Order of Police, Illinois Police Association and the Association of Police Chiefs. John served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by daughter Mary D Sullivan. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Rita Zandstra Sullivan of Largo whom he married May 20, 1950, sons Michael (Debbie) Sullivan of Whiting, IN, John L (Lisa) Sullivan of Largo, Thomas (Diana) Sullivan of Calumet City, IL, Timothy (Laura) Sullivan of Brandon, FL, daughters Kathleen (Patrick) McPolin of Orland Park, IL, Patricia (Robert) Mitchell of Hammond, IN, Maureen Mora of Marshall, IL and Jean (Michael) Ciesynski of Seattle, WA, brothers Richard (Lois) Sullivan of Warsaw, IN and Patrick (Judy) Sullivan of Lansing, IL, sister Mary Beemsterboer of Lynwood, IL, 15 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. A funeral service will be 10:30am Monday Dec. 9th at St. Cecelia's Catholic Church, Clearwater. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's hospital. Online condolences may be made to www.mossfeasterlargo.com
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December 12, 2013
Jack will be missed by many..he had quite the sense of humor...could give and take it....I will miss the e-mails and the occasional drink we would have when he and Rita came to St Thomas...JoAnn & Chuck Ringel
Don & Deby Bressette
December 12, 2013
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Donna & Ron Puttkammer
December 8, 2013
Dear Aunt Rita and Family,
Our hearts go out to you all for your loss. He is in heaven now with all the family and friends that has gone before us. So many good memories! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Donna and Ron Puttkammer (Peotone, IL)
Hank and Christ Soczyk
December 6, 2013
Dear Rita and Family,
My dad, Hank Soczyk, would like to send his sympathy and warm regards to your family. He remembers John fondly and treasures the ten years he worked with John on the Calumet City force. He appreciated John's great sense of humor, his love of life and his love of family and country.
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Melody Frostick
December 4, 2013
Rita and family, Michael, Kathy, Patti, Maureen, Jeannie, John, Tom, Tim.
John was a wonderful man. A wonderful friend to my Dad and my family. He will be remembered always. Love and Prayers are sent to you in your time of grief. God Bless you all
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