Elissa Nicole Sullivan

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Elissa Sullivan Obituary

MADISON, Conn. -- Elissa Nicole Sullivan of High Hill Circle, Madison, died in Marlboro, Vt. Friday, March 11, 2005. She was the daughter of James J. and Una Lisa Turnbull Sullivan of Madison, sister of Erica C. Sullivan of Madison, paternal granddaughter of Donald J. and Mary Shanahan Sullivan of Guilford and maternal granddaughter of the late Frederick C. and Una McMorro Turnbull (formerly of Branford).

Elissa was a beautiful girl with a brilliant smile. She was a 2001 graduate of the Daniel Hand High School in Madison.

Throughout her years. Elissa’s talents have been recognized in many ways. Her awards include the Art Certificate for Leadership, the Art Service Award, the Junior and Senior Award for Fine Arts Portfolio (first place and best in show), and acceptance into the Wesleyan Center for Creative Youth program for visual arts. Elissa also received the Mary F. Coughlin Memorial Award, the Charles Collins Memorial Book Award, the John Slade Ely House Award and the Future Choices Award. In addition to all of her awards, Elissa received the Women’s Club of Madison Scholarship and the R.J. Julia Bookseller Scholarship.

Elissa was passionate for both art and literature. She was employed by both the R.J. Julia Bookstore and the Bennington College Bookstore during high school and college. In June, Elissa was due to receive a bachelor of art degree with a concentration in fine arts from Bennington College in Vermont. She had been accepted into the masters program at Bennington and was planning on completing a masters of teaching.

While at Bennington, Elissa received the Brockway Merit Scholarship and was held in very high esteem by faculty and students.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at noon on Friday, March 18, at St. Margaret’s R.C. Church, Madison.

There will be a private burial.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Elissa Sullivan Scholarship Fund. Checks must be made out to ELISSA SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND and mailed to Madison Foundation, P.O. Box 446, Madison, CT 06443. Arrangements in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford.

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Published by Bennington Banner on Mar. 16, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Elissa Sullivan

10 Entries

Kevin Flynn

March 11, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Kevin Flynn

March 11, 2021

Remember Elissa today on her anniversary had a lot of life but gone to soon but always remember brief time i meet her and stayed in my house. May she always rest in peace

Kevin Flynn

March 10, 2019

Thinking of Elissa on her anniversary.. will never forget her.. didnt know for long which is sad thing. Gone to soon.. hope she has meet my parents up there and meny more...

Jo Anne Thornton

April 4, 2005

Elissa's mother Una Lisa Turnbull Sullivan was my very best friend in high school, and beyond and we have remained close over the years. I was also very close to Una's family, her father, mother, brother Fred and sister-in-law Debbie. I have such wonderful memories of all the good times we shared.

My family (mother, father, husband and sister)and I were devastated just like everyone else to hear this very very sad news. We all love Una so dearly and she, Jim and Erica are in our daily thoughts and prayers. We know that none of their lives will ever be the same but hope that in time, the pain will ease and they will be left with loving memories of Elissa, such a beautiful talented young girl, and that her spirit will carry them through.

kevin flynn

April 3, 2005

just thinking today it was 6 months since yesterday that i was in new york. want to send this message to elissa's friend who stayed with us back in january and went to the cinema also. hope you are keeping the spirit of your very good friend alive as i am here now.actually may all at bennington college make good of what my cousin elissa had offered in her art and life. kevin..

Joyce L. Connelly

March 29, 2005

Our prayers are also with Elissa's Grandmother and Grandfather Donald and Mary Sullivan. It was a young life taken before her time. May she rest in peace.

kevin flynn

March 26, 2005

Please sign this guestbook please.

4 entries isnt fair to the memory of elissa nicole sullivan. she would want you to sign it before april 15th 2005. i only knew her for less than a week on her visit to ireland. please in the memory of a very fine person. thank you. kevin.

Connie and John Flynn

March 21, 2005

We were devastated to learn of the death of a dear cousin. May she rest in peace.

Connie and John Flynn

kevin flynn

March 20, 2005

What can i say really. had the joy of knowing her but sadly 2 short of time was had. may she rest in peace.

flynn's of whitehall dublin.

ireland....

Pamela and Ronald Palmeri

March 18, 2005

Jim, Una and Erica,

We were devastated to hear of your loss. We wish that we could have been at the service for your angel Elissa. However, our love and prayers are with you today and always.

The Palmeri Family

Pamela, Ronald, Tucker, Gabriella, Piper and Finn

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