Daniel P. "Dan" Sullivan

1944 - 2022

Daniel P. Sullivan of Vernon, loving father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully with his loved ones at his side on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the age of 77. Dan was born on June 14, 1944 in Milford, CT, one of four children of the late Daniel P. Sullivan Sr. and Edith (Kelly) Sullivan. Dan and his family lived in Newfoundland for several years when he was a young boy while his father was Director of Financial Services at the Argentia Naval Air Station. Dan subsequently grew up in Mystic, Connecticut, graduating from St. Bernard School in New London before continuing his education at Northeastern University in Boston. Dan graduated from Fitchburg State University in 1967 with a Bachelors degree and received a Masters degree from Central Connecticut State University. He was a proud veteran, serving his country in the US Army. Dan's successful career extended over more than forty years. After a career with the State of Connecticut that included serving as Director of Human Resources for the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Dan retired in 1997 and became the Director of Human Resources for the Town of Vernon, Connecticut. Following his retirement in 2009, Dan was elected to the Vernon Town Council. Dan loved Vernon and through the years he also proudly served on the Zoning Board and the Board of Education. He was a past Trustee and lifetime member of the Rockville Elks (B.P.O.E #1359), a member of the Rockville Fish & Game Club, a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association, a member of the Town of Vernon Memorial Day Committee and an avid military enthusiast. He is survived by his two daughters Tara Mendyka and her husband Andrew of Manchester, Shannon Sullivan and her son Christopher Rich both of Vernon, his two sisters Barbara Walsh and her husband Dennis and Jane Crogle and her husband Alan all of Mystic, several nieces and nephews including Dan's godson Paul Lizak II and Dan's long time dear friend Barbara Yard of Manchester. Dan will also be greatly missed by his beloved cats Max and Abby. In addition to his parents, Dan was predeceased by his sister Sharon Lizak and her husband Paul. A time of visitation for family and friends will be at the Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road in Vernon on Friday, April 22, 2022, from 5-7 pm. Funeral services will be on Saturday April 23, 2022, at 10:00 am at the funeral home followed by burial with Military Honors in Valley Falls Cemetery in Vernon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, CT. Chapter. To leave an online condolence please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com