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Family and friends may call on Thursday Oct. 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the McGuigan & Bero Funeral Home 45 High St. Geneva. Funeral services will be held on Friday Oct. 10 with prayers at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Stephen's Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas P. Mull will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to; St. Stephen's Church 130 Exchange St. Geneva, N.Y. 14456.
James was born on June 30, 1944 in Geneva the son of the late Cornelius and Mary (Langan) Sullivan. He graduated from DeSales High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1963 to 1966.
Jim retired after many years from UA Local 13 Plumbers & Pipefitters. For several years Jim coached Geneva Junior Football. He was a member of St. Stephen's Church, The Ancient Order of Hibernians and a former member of the Nester Hose Company of the Geneva Fire Department.
He is survived by his daughter, MaryKelly Sullivan of Geneva; sister, Ann Sullivan of Rochester.
Jim was predeceased by his parents, Cornelius and Mary; son, James W. Sullivan; brothers, Daniel Sullivan, Cornelius Sullivan; sister, Eileen Moore.
For tributes and condolences, please visit www.mcguiganberofuneralhome.com
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pmalcuria
Earlier today
Christine,Mary Kelly so sorry for you loss. He will be missed
The Geneva Hibernians
Yesterday
R.I.P. Brother Hibernian !
Go with God.
Teena Matello
Yesterday
Jimmy could make you laugh for hours. He was a mischievous teen and a wonderful adult. You will be missed. RIP friend, you deserve it.
Joe DeCicca
Yesterday
My sincere condolences to the entire Sullivan family, many good talks over coffee, rest in peace my friend, Joe DeCicca
Melissa Faix
Yesterday
So very sorry for your loss, Mary Kelly and family. Jim was a wonderful person. May he rest in peace. My deepest condolences.
Paul R Malcuria
Yesterday
A more wonderful man you will never meet. You will be missed my friend. RIP .
Ellen Cregan Stack Syracuse NY
October 7, 2025
Mary Kelly and extended Sullivan families I am so sorry to have heard of Jimmy´s passing . He was a lovely man and I always enjoyed talking with him . Mary Kelly you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time . May he rest in peace .
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