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John Sullivan Obituary

GROTON - John W. Sullivan, Jr., 41, of Coramount Drive, Groton, CT, passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Born in Westerly, he was the beloved son of Kristen Jordan of Hope Valley and John W. Sullivan, Sr. of Emporia KS.

John enjoyed computers and collecting magic cards.

In addition to his parents, John leaves behind two children, Jordan Sullivan and Brooklynn Topham; three brothers, Matthew Sullivan, Daniel Sullivan and Mark Sullivan; maternal grandfather Robert Jordan; Godmother Susan Deniger; and several nieces, nephews, aunt and uncles.

All services are respectfully private. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Westerly Sun on Jun. 3, 2025.

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Terry Ahern

June 13, 2025

Sorry sorry to hear this. I knew John for a short time but I will never forget him. He was a very kind and gentle soul.

Nilly

June 10, 2025

My condolences to John's Family, anytime I saw or talked to John he was always talking about them the most...

Kimberly Smith

June 9, 2025

My deepest condolences. John will be missed. My thoughts to his family and friends. Rip

Rampageonly

June 8, 2025

I only knew him
a short time unfortunately. I was his all time top damage favorite warrior, I wish the family the best, see you next time KNGX- RampageOnly

Jason Lillie

June 5, 2025

Was a friend of Sully we were friends since middle school and worked together also he loved his daughter and he loved playing magic the gathering he was a good friend gone to soon but I will never forget RIP Sully

Charleen Sonntag

June 3, 2025

John was the son of my first friend ever in Shannock Rhode Island, Kristen Jordan. I talked to John a couple of times because I was going to donate a kidney to him but while I was going through the process I found out I was anemic and that disqualified me. Just the few times I talked to him he was such an inspiration to me and amazing to talk to. Never giving up and always so positive and caring. Just like his momma. One day when I do actually get to meet you John, I know you are going to be the most amazing young man I imagined you were in my mind. RIP and give your grandmother a big hug for me. She was an amazing lady.

Joseph Romanello

June 3, 2025

John was a great guy! R.I.P. My deepest condolences to his family.

Barbie Brophy

June 3, 2025

Sincere condolences to Kristen, Sullivan and Jordan families.

Brenda laspee

June 3, 2025

I am so sorry for the families loss, RIP Johnny

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