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MICHAEL SULLIVAN Obituary

SULLIVAN, Michael Hayes Of Cohasset, MA passed away unexpectedly on July 19th after a long illness. Beloved husband of Mary S. Sullivan of Cohasset. Devoted father of Corey Sullivan Martin and her husband Jari Martin of Quincy, Emilie H. Sullivan of Boston, Daniel S. Sullivan of Minneapolis, MN and Olivia S. Sullivan of Boston. Adored grandfather of Madeleine H. Martin. Loving son of David and Barbara Sullivan of Wellesley. Brother of Ellen McGann and her husband Bill McGann of Atlanta, GA, Maura Sullivan of Cape Elizabeth, ME and the late Gregory Sullivan. Son-in-law of Dorothy Shoffner of Essex, CT and loving uncle to his nephew and nieces. Michael was a loving family man with a passion for golf, real estate and boating. He was a dedicated citizen of Cohasset having served on the Board of Health for three years and the Board of Selectman for 12 years. He was the President of Sullivan Associates for 22 years and worked for BNYMellon for 5 years. Visiting hours will be from 3-7 PM on Thursday, July 23rd at McNamara Sparrell Funeral Home, 160 So. Main Street, (across from St. Anthony Church on Summer St.) COHASSET. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 24th at 10 AM in Saint Anthony Church, Cohasset. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Michael's name to the Hope for Depression Research Foundation (hopefordepression.org), an organization dedicated to innovative research in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of depression. For an online guestbook & more, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2015.

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Dal Coger

January 10, 2018

Michael was a great guy and will be sorely missed. I worked with Mike at Sullivan Associates in 1998-1999 timeframe and we had a great time!!

September 3, 2015

Mary, this is Kate, Chris and Hillary Bryan's mom. Hillary just told me that Michael passed. I'm so sorry and want you and your family to know that Chris, Hillary and myself are sending you and your family many many prayers. God Bless

Scott, Barb, Kerri, Ryan & Craig Esposito

August 10, 2015

Mary, Corey, Emilie, Dan & Olivia,
We are so very sad to hear of your husband & Dad's passing. I loved reading all the wonderful notes from people who really knew him. He absolutely loves his family and has the greatest smile. I thank you all for lending him to the town for his many years of service. There are no words, we will surely keep you all close in our hearts and prayers... wishing you peace.....

Kare & Ed Hettstrom

July 25, 2015

Mary and your beautiful family!! Thinking of you all and holding you close in prayer. We so enjoyed watching your family grow over the years. Your kind hearts and caring ways have always been remembered. Erica and Tara so enjoyed your children. May God be with you. Love, Karen & Ed Hettstrom

same guys at Michael's 40th

Andy Kelley

July 24, 2015

fatherhood!

Andy Kelley

July 24, 2015

naughty nautical teenagers

Andy Kelley

July 24, 2015

Jason Chalmers

July 24, 2015

Dan & Sullivan Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Mike but based on the man Dan has become it's clear he was a special person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom DeMello

July 23, 2015

So sorry to hear about Michael. Such a special guy who will be sorely missed. So many of us got to know Michael at BNY Mellon (and in his own company) and found him to be a capable man of integrity, loyalty and a beautiful smile. And his love for his family was right at his core. My best wishes, Tom DeMello

July 23, 2015

Mary and Children, I am so sorry to hear about Mike. My heart breaks for all of you. May you find strength in each other and all the great memories your wonderful family has to cherish.
Steve Golden

Andrea Kinnealey

July 22, 2015

We are so saddened to hear of Michaels passing. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Kinnealey family

July 22, 2015

Dear Sullivan Family,

I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Michael. I used to babysit for you a long time ago in Wellesley and I remember you all with great fondness. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jackie (Gibson) Parker

Mike Fernando

July 22, 2015

I am so very sorry to hear about Mike. He and I worked together at BNYM. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

July 22, 2015

We were so sad to hear the news of Olivia's dad's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs, Pat and Bob Cusimano. So Hero, Vt

John Kelley

July 21, 2015

Saying Prayers for all. I just saw him last fall at a family wedding on the Cape. I will miss the Mile Wide Smile of his.

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Jul

23

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home - Cohasset

160 South Main Street (1 Summer Street) P.O. BOX 431, Cohasset, MA 02025

Jul

24

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Saint Anthony Church

Cohasset, MA

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160 South Main Street (1 Summer Street) P.O. BOX 431, Cohasset, MA 02025

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