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Robert Sullivan Obituary

GENEVA - Robert E. Sullivan, 93, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Wayne County Nursing Home.

Robert was born in Dresden, N.Y. on December 19, 1932, the son of Thomas and Rachel (Mosley) Sullivan. Bob graduated from Geneva High School and Alfred Tech. He served with the US Air Force from 1950-1954.

Mr. Sullivan worked for over 30 years in federal service, with many years spent at the VA Medical Center in Canandaigua. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. Bob was also an avid photographer.

Robert is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn (Rhodes) Sullivan; sons, John and Sean Sullivan of Geneva; brother, Wayne Sullivan of Virginia; several nieces; and close family friend, Kurt Ross.

He was predeceased by his parents, and brother, Thomas Sullivan.

In keeping with his wishes there will be no services. Private burial will be in Bellona Cemetery.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the Stanley Hall Gorham Ambulance, 2422 Gorham Rd., Stanley, N.Y. 14561 or the Humane Society of Yates County, 1216 State Route 14A, Penn Yan, N.Y.

For a message of condolence, please visit www.townsendwoodzinger.com

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

Published by Finger Lakes Times on Feb. 19, 2026.

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