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Donald Sullivan Obituary

Donald W. Sullivan, Jr.

AGE: 56 • Whitehouse Station

Donald W. Sullivan, Jr., 56, of Whitehouse Station, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Somerset Medical Center. Born in Summit, NJ, he was the son of the late Donald W. Sr. and Barbara H. Sullivan. He had lived in Bedminster Township before moving to Whitehouse Station 12 years ago. Don was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He was the President of Far Hills Excavation Inc., a family owned business for the past 18 years. Don took great pride in the business providing quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. He was also a member of the Land Improvement Contractors of America. Don enjoyed playing golf with his buddies, loved his dogs and had a passion for Ford Mustang cars. He was an enthusiastic sports fan. He enjoyed watching baseball, football and playing basketball and belonged to many fantasy leagues.

Don is survived by his wife, Diana; his sister, Kim Harwanko and her husband Mark along with their children, Christina and Alexander; his sister, Shannon McMahon and her husband Barry along with their son, Sean, and many wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and friends. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him.

Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the Kearns Funeral Home, 103 Old Highway 28, Whitehouse, NJ 08888. A service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, March 21 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Far Hills-Bedminster First Aid Squad, PO Box 834, Far Hills, NJ 07931; or to the Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Dept., 100 Miller Lane, Bedminster, NJ 07921 or to the Whitehouse Rescue Squad, PO Box 175, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 or the Whitehouse Fire Company, PO Box 215, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889. For more information or to send condolences please visit www.kearnsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Courier News on Mar. 18, 2014.

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Robert Becker

May 22, 2014

Don is and was a man of integrity and high standards. Very tragic to just learn of this and my deepest sympathies are with Mrs. and family. R Becker

Monica Gianchiglia

March 30, 2014

Diana - I am so sorry to hear about Don's passing. I am thinking of you and wishing you comfort during this time.

Dory (Farrell) Housel

March 21, 2014

I have many happy memories of Donnie and his dad, Uncle John & Jimmy (Sullivan) with my dad, John Farrell, and younger brother, Scott Farrell back in the day. My dad was a very close friend to John Sullivan so we saw them often on the weekends. Great memories. So sorry for your loss.

Gerry

March 18, 2014

You gave me direction and purpose in my life. You meant the world to me. Friend, Mentor, and Father. I promise that I will make you proud.

Gerry Smith Sr

March 18, 2014

Playing northern golf will never be the same. You will be missed.

Chris Adams

March 18, 2014

Don is like a brother to me. We learned about life together through the many adventures we had. They were all great times. I will miss his smile, humor, and passion for life.

Tina Scavron

March 18, 2014

We knew Don as his great work. He was a honest and excellent worker and friend. I always knew him to be a kind, caring and positive person. We just saw him couple weeks ago when he plowed.. He will be missed! RIP Don

Len Scavron

March 18, 2014

Thanks for all the fun times and excitement and your participation in building homes in Bedminster. we will never forget

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