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Richard S. Sullivan
1927 - 2023
Richard S. Sullivan
1927 - 2023
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brian mcveigh
January 28, 2025
oh my god i cant believe it is almost 2 years richard treated me like a son i am eternally grateful of his kindness and concern . he and carol are special people may they both rest in peace a very kind and loving couple i am proud to know him for so many years from business but more important as a very kind man
John B. Corbett
February 21, 2023
Many fond memories, too many to mention with Richard Sullivan and family starting at a very young age. My first time catching a big blue in Groton!, My first lobster! Turkey fire on Thanksgiving! ect. Richard did a lot of good things for people. Very kind and generous. RIP Uncle Sully.
Bernard Crosby
February 20, 2023
Farewell my lifelong friend and former partner-in-crime on the Finance Committee. I will never forget all the fun adventures we had with Bea and Carol in the red Rolls.
My thoughts and sympathy to the family,
Bernard Crosby
JF
February 17, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Tarik Absar
February 16, 2023
Richard was a very kind man who cared about everyone around him , he had an eye for hard working people , whom he liked to help them when there are in need .
What pure generous and kind human being .
Mike Shade and your friends from The de Burlo Group
February 13, 2023
We offer our condolences and prayers to the Sullivan family during your time of mourning. We celebrate with you the memory and recognition of Mr. Richard Sullivan, who impacted countless individuals in countless ways.
We value the opportunity to have worked together with Mr. Sullivan and will remember his kindness and care for others. In particular, we celebrate his total commitment to the firefighters, policemen, and other public workers through our work together.
We appreciate his service to our country. We will always remember him for his kindness to people around him. In particular, he interceded on behalf of a pregnant waitstaff at a local restaurant. He provided support so that she would not need to endanger herself and her child by carrying heavy trays. As in so many ways, he cared deeply about others and was committed to doing something to help them.
We appreciate him for his humor, his love for the color red, whether it was for red cars, red tools in his garage, or for our mutually beloved Red Sox. He was a pillar of our community and we offer our full respect. Rest in peace.
Mike Shade and your friends from The de Burlo Group
Brian McVeigh
February 8, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Richard, he was the nicest, kindest smartest and true gentleman. Quite a lot of fun too as he was the ultimate jokester always could make youlaugh. A brilliant man !!!!! my sincere condolonces to all of the Sullivan family
Matthew Elias
February 7, 2023
Honoring your sadness, celebrating a live well-lived, and wishing you warm memories and peace.
NAOMI DECHRISTOPHER
February 7, 2023
My thoughts and prayers to the Sullivan family.
Damien Kirby
February 7, 2023
Condolences and prayers to all of Mr Sullivan´s family and friends. He will be missed dearly. The world lost a wonderful guy. May he Rest In Peace.
Tim Caney
February 5, 2023
Such a gentleman who lived life to the fullest. R.I.P. Richard.
Eva Campanini Fiorini
February 5, 2023
My sincere sympathy to the Sullivan family. As a member of the Class of 1945 I enjoyed the mini class reunions at the Monte Carlo with Richard.
Rick Conlin
February 5, 2023
My father always said Richard was the smartest man he´d ever met. Thinking of your family during this time.
The Cowans
February 4, 2023
Sending our condolences. What a wonderful man.we´ll remember you fondly. Rest peacefully.
Celene and Jerry Filip
February 4, 2023
To all of the Sullivan and Spafford family, Jerry and I are very sorry for the loss of Richard. Many fond memories of days gone by as I also worked for Richard many years ago and had great times there along with being great friends with the family as his Daughter Carol was a wonderful family friend along with Richards Grandchildren being great family friends with our kids. May the Good Lord Bless you all during this difficult time of loss. Love The Filip Family
Christopher J. Sheil
February 4, 2023
Worked for the Sullivan brothers many years ago, had a great deal of respect for all of them. Richard always had a kind word or quick joke to pass along, Sorry to hear of a true gentleman passing.
Patrick Moynihan
February 3, 2023
Came to know Richard and Carol (the warden) while employed at Longmeadow CC. Our age gap never mattered. Our professional relationship - employee of the club and member of the club never mattered. We were immediate friends. A more generous and genuine gentleman one could not meet. Richard was kind to me and my family. I especially enjoyed his sense of humor. Fond memories of Richard with his chauffeur cap on driving his red Rolls with Carol my wife Denise my visiting mother and me going out for dinner heading up route 91. The world was a better place with Richard. May he rest in peace.
Patrick Moynihan
Richard Weiner
February 3, 2023
Richard was most influential in our business success. He taught the principle that customers will seek you out if you offer the best quality and he was right. Personally, he was a good friend in so many ways, generous, light hearted and supportive. Richard can Rest In Peace knowing so many loved him as we did.
Richard and June Weiner
Den
February 3, 2023
A heartfelt thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace.
Brian Quinn
February 2, 2023
Condolences to the entire Sullivan family. I caddied for Mr. Sullivan approximately twice a week through high school and most of college in the late 1990s/early 2000s. He was always extremely generous and we enjoyed many laughs out on the golf course. Additionally, my family and I had the joy of playing with Mr. Sullivan at La Costa while vacationing in California. I was saddened to learn of his passing and he will be deeply missed.
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