Thomas "Tom" Richard Sullivan Apr. 18, 1960 - Jan. 13, 2015 NORWICH - Thomas "Tom" Richard Sullivan, 54, of Norwich, husband of Susan M. (Hussey) Sullivan, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. He was born in Norwich on April 18, 1960, the son of the late John and Marion (Williamson) Sullivan. Tom attended the West Thames Street School and graduated from the Norwich Free Academy in 1978. He also attended Eastern Connecticut State University. Tom entered the United States Marine Corps in 1982 and proudly served his country in uniform until 1987. His commitment to public service also included two terms on the Norwich City Council. On October 20, 1990 Tom and Susan were married in Norwich, where they have made their home and raised three children: Robert (23), Margaret (19) and Kiera (18) Sullivan. Tom's professional career included working as an industrial engineer for a number of large and well-known companies including Electric Boat, Westinghouse Electric, and Ratheon. At the time of his passing, he was the owner of a franchise for the House Doctors, providing home repair and maintenance services for a number of customers in the region. Tom Sullivan will be remembered as a thoughtful and generous person who never had a unkind word to say about anyone. He was extremely proud of his family and children, his Irish heritage and his hometown of Norwich. Tom was as a member of the Elks Club in Norwich for many years, where he served as an Exalted Ruler. He was also a longtime member of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick and a communicant at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Throughout his life, he enjoyed golfing whenever he could but was never happier or more at peace than when spending time with his extended family and wide circle of friends, whether at the holidays, a special occasion or family get-together. In addition to his wife and children, Tom is survived by his seven brothers, sisters and their families; Maureen Sullivan and husband Jack Siggins of Annapolis, MD, Carole and Richard McCarthy of Mystic, Joanne Sullivan of East Hartford, Jean and Gerard Depot of Norwich, John and Debra Sullivan of Cromwell, Robert Sullivan of Norwich and James Sullivan and Linda Sanchez of Norwich; his father and mother-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Hussey of Norwich, sisters-in-law Judith and Owen Eagan of West Hartford, Lynda and Thomas Twomey of Midlothian, VA, Cathleen Special of Norwich and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Patrick Cathedral in Norwich on Saturday, January 17 at 11:00 A.M. Contributions in Tom's memory may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project. Tom Sullivan was greatly loved by his friends and family and will be missed immeasurably.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Jan. 16, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Sullivan

60 Entries

Madalyn Herlihy-McLean

May 20, 2015

I just heard today. Tom was my ancestry buddy and cousin that I didn't know I had and don't know what I did without him in my life. He was so intelligent, genuine and funny. He taught me so much of my past and helped appreciate my family even more.

Sharon Burrows

March 23, 2015

So Sorry Susan I just heard

January 28, 2015

Such sad news. We met Tom at the House Doctors convention last year, he was a really nice man. Prayers to you and your family.

Dennis and Theresa Hatcher

January 28, 2015

My prayers are with Tom's family for peace and may God bless Tom for all eternity. Patrick McCarthy, House Medic Lansdale, PA

January 26, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I meet Tom when Shawn and Tom were in the same class for House Doctors training. He made me laugh! He was a wealth of information and when a conversation was started he had all the info needed to inform you. My thoughts and prayers are with you as Tom will be missed!

Sincerely,
Tami McMurray
House Doctors #519

Margaret Brewster

January 21, 2015

I knew Tom from his time at Westinghouse in western PA. During that short time, Tom proved himself to be a spirited, loyal, and generous friend, who was always immensely proud of his family. My condolences on your loss.

January 21, 2015

So sorry to hear about Tom's passing - sending you our love and support.

Dianne Daniels & Dianne Slopak
Registrars of Voters office

January 21, 2015

Dear Susan,
I learned of Tom's passing yesterday late. I am sorry for your loss and my prayers will be with you and your family. I will always remember Tom for his kindness.
Shawn Rau (WEC)

JoAnn Merolla-Martin

January 20, 2015

So, so, sorry to her of Tom's passing. Thinking of you. My heartfelt condolences

Lori Krieger

January 20, 2015

A week has gone by, and I still weep for Tom. The community will miss him for eternity, and so will I. I have had the honor of knowing Tom for 49 years, and yes ,we didn't see each other for 35 of it, I never forgot him. He was truly on of a kind.

Susan Swatzburg Mackie

January 18, 2015

Dear Susan and family,
I just heard of Tom's passing. I just saw and spoke to him. We joked and laughed.
My heartfelt condolences, thoughts,and prayers go out to you .
He will be sadly missed but always remembered.

Louie and Julie Malerba

January 18, 2015

Jean, Deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time.

January 17, 2015

Dear Sue, I am so very sorry for you and your family. Hold your memories and family close during this sad time. With deepest sympathy...
~ Lori Ellen (Clang) Wesolowski

Miriam

January 17, 2015

So sorry for your loss, Joanne.

January 17, 2015

Joanne, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Tom. My sympathy to you and your family. Marsha Barath Jendrewski

January 17, 2015

Sue so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your children

Dana Palazzolo Maul

Tammy Alferi

January 17, 2015

Dear Sue and family, so very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My deepest sympathies and prayers to you all.

Paula Tedesco

January 17, 2015

Joanne and family...so very sorry for your loss.Remember the wonderful memories. All my prayers are with you.

Mort Krieger

January 17, 2015

To the Sullivan brothers and sisters, It has been requested by my father (Mort Krieger, teacher at Kelly Jr. High) to extend his deepest condolences, as he said he had some of you as students. God Bless all of you.

January 17, 2015

Susan and family,

So sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you.

Nancy A. DePietro

Lori Buzzell Dougherty

January 17, 2015

Sue, I am so terribly sorry to learn of Tom's death. Although we have fallen out of touch, our friendship is one of my fondest memories. My heart goes out to you and your family. Prayers that Tom is at peace. Love, Lori

Scott Johnson

January 17, 2015

Hi Susan. I'm so sad you and your family. I remember in the days when the you and the sisters, Cathy, and Linda who go to Billy Wilson and I would meet up with you. Then Tom showed up on the scene and we started seeing less of you at Billy Wilsons. I knew then that he was your guy

Theresa Bohara

January 17, 2015

I was so sorry to read about Tom's passing. I remember him and the rest of the Sullivan family from the Thamesville neighborhood. I haven't seen him in years but have fond memories of him from those times. My sympathies to his wife, children and the rest of the Sullivan family.

Scott and Patricia Matson (Sullivan)

January 17, 2015

I remember Tom cooking a huge batch of chicken for the Sullivan Family Reunion we hosted at our house in Glastonbury. It must be 6 or 7 hears ago but his face and presence are still fresh in my mind. His smile and easy way were impactful on many around him. I will miss him. Please accept our condolences on this difficult and tragic loss.

stu mulholland

January 17, 2015

Saddened by your loss love and prayers to you and family

Maxine Matta

January 17, 2015

Tom was so dynamic, smart and friendly. He was a pleasure to work with on a project. My prayers go out to his wife and children.

Jeannie Amado

January 17, 2015

I am so sad to hear the news of Toms passing. We went to the little brick building called West Thames Street School together. Growning up in Thamesville you just knew Tom. What a great guy and tho it's been many years since I have seen him I always considered him a friend. My condolences to his wife, his children, and the rest of his family. I will keep Toms family in my prayers. Rest in Peace old friend.

January 17, 2015

All of our love and prayers to Sue and the family, thinking of you at this time.
Kate & Peter Auckland New Zealand

January 17, 2015

To the Sullivan and Hussey Families:

I am sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I knew Tom as a classmate as far back as elementary school, covering his stint as a city councilman as I was working at WICH, and being a next-door neighbor to his in-laws, the Husseys. Spoke to him just a few months ago as his company was doing some repair work at the radio station. He always made it a point to come over to say Hi if he was at his in-laws, and I was outside at home. I wish his family peace and comfort in this difficult time.

Kevin Gorden
Norwich, Connecticut

Gary and Namie Tedford

January 16, 2015

So sorry for your loss Susan. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family

john john

January 16, 2015

From our family to yours.we are saddened at the sudden loss. My wife (Deborah Sangermano/John grew up on the West Side.Please except our condolance.

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January 16, 2015

Susan and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you through this difficult time. Dale and Debby Green

January 16, 2015

Susan, Bobby, Meg and Kiera - I can't even begin to fathom what you are feeling. Just know our love, prayers and deepest sympathies are with you through this painful time. Love to you all...Kelly and Scott

Cheryl (Stewart) Goodson

January 16, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I remember him from high school, he was a great guy.

January 16, 2015

So sorry Sue, Bobby, Meg, and Kiera, May he rest in peace until you are reunited in heaven, and you remember the love you shared forever. Terry and Tim Hayward

January 16, 2015

Just heard the news, Sue. Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Kyle and Kathy Jones

Margaret MacDonald Nichols

January 16, 2015

Praying for each family member!
May God comfort each hurting heart.

January 16, 2015

I have no words. Just much love and many prayers for comfort at this immense tragic time. Love, Debby (Banas) Jones.

Bobby Brown, PER

January 16, 2015

I have not had any contact with Tom for some time now, but had the Honor of installing him to the position of Exalted Ruler at the Norwich Elks Lodge back in 2005. My sincere condolences to his family.

Laurie H

January 16, 2015

Tom was an amazing person who will be greatly missed. Tom was such a kind hearted man who would help just about anyone in need. Many prayers being sent. May you rest in peace my friend.

January 16, 2015

Susan, Bobby, Meg and Kiera,
Our hearts go out to you. I will cherish the good times spent with Tom. He was always ready to make us laugh, have a thought provoking discussion, or share a quirky story. I will remember his kindnesses and gentle spirit, but mostly and his pride in and love for you all.
Love, Kate and Bob Infantino

Patrice Jaskiewicz

January 16, 2015

Sue, Bobby, Meg and Kiera;
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Tom was a wonderful man to work with. He was so kind to help me with my parents house and anytime I needed something. He will be sorely missed. Please let your wonderful memories help you all get through this time.

Patrick Haggerty

January 16, 2015

My heart goes out to your family and friends. I am glad I had the opportunity to talk to Tom and Sue at the 35th. He always made me laugh.

Jack Kavanaugh

January 16, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. I remember Tommy from growing up in Thamesville. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

January 16, 2015

Remembrance of Thomas Richard “Tommy” Sullivan

I was sorry to hear of the passing of Thomas Richard “Tommy” Sullivan. A friend of mine who still lives in Norwich sent me a copy of Tommy's obituary.

Tommy was one of the regular kinds form the neighborhood of Thamesville, Norwich, CT, and was from a very good and proud Irish home. My family home was just one block away on the same side of the street, on the corner of West Thames Street and Geer Ave.

I recall the old Sullivan house as a large two story Victorian home. It was yellow with brown trim, or perhaps vice versa, it has been a long time since I have lived in the Norwich area. If memory serves me it was the second house North-East in from the intersection of West Thames Street and Spring Garden Ave. I remember the Sullivan's being civic minded and great supporters of Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

It is true; my interaction with Tommy was limited as I was closer in age to his brother John, better known as Johnny to his friends. In my memory Tommy, like his other sibling was always involved in some sport related exercise and was very much about fair play. In my mind's eye Tommy is still the redheaded freckled youth with the proverbial map of Ireland across his face headed to a sporting event or some adventure he was participating in with his friends.

Since my family moved out of Norwich in 1974, my visits to the area have been limited, but I would catch up on the news and gossip on my infrequent travels to my home town. For example, I had heard Tommy attended Eastern Connecticut State University, and that he had gone into the U. S. Marine Corps, subsequently married, and continued to live in the Norwich area.

Yes, my knowledge of Tommy as an adult is sketchy at best, but I have not lived in the Norwich area for 41 years. Like Tommy and many others, I too joined the military and served in the U. S. Air Force for 33 years. I married; and now work for the Department of Defense in the mid-west.

Tommy's passing came as a surprise to me as he was a younger man. Reading Tommy's obituary brought to light the full life he led, and his service to his county, community, and his family. From what I can tell Tommy Sullivan was a good man and a loving husband and father and he will be very missed by all who knew and loved him.

Thomas R. Mulconry
Battle Creek, MI

Sue Moyer

January 16, 2015

Dear Susan,
My sincere condolences to you and the children. You are in my prayers and thoughts and if there is anything I can do to help, please reach out. Sue Moyer

Bob Buckley

January 16, 2015

Susan, Tom and i were friends for many years, double dated to our Senior prom,I'll miss our many lively political discussions. He will be greatly missed.

Bob Buckley

Christopher Boutin

January 16, 2015

Tom was the first kid I talked to on the first day of kindergarten at West Thames Street School. I spoke to him about a month ago. He was a good man and will be missed. My thoughts go out to his family.

January 16, 2015

Very great loss! We will miss you Tom. The Kelleher family.

Lori Krieger

January 16, 2015

Dear Susan, and the Sullivan and Hussey family,
No words I can write can express how sad I am feeling right now. I am devastated. I have known Tommy since Kindergarten, and all the way through high shcool. Tommy was a special person whom everyone loved including me. He will never be forgotten. I love you Tommy.

John Woolsey

January 16, 2015

Semper Fidelis Tom. Sue, I graduated with Tom and we were in the Corp together. We met a few times at events. My condolences he was a good man.

January 16, 2015

Susan, I am so sorry for your loss.

Patti Papapietro

January 16, 2015

Dear Susan
Out thoughts and prayer are with your family in your time of need. Tom was a sweet and wonderful man who will be missed.
Stepen and Betsy Barrett

Andrew Cannon

January 16, 2015

Susan, Bobby, Meg and Kiera ~ On behalf of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick please accept our condolences and prayers at your time of loss. Síochána Dé (God's Peace)

Tom, Shevon & Garrett Hickey

January 16, 2015

Sue, Bobby, Meg, Kiera and all the Hussey and Sullivan Clan,
We are so shocked and saddened by your loss. We finally got Tom to show up more than once in the Black Point Beach Circle this summer … we can cherish those memories … and now our circle is broken! Tom was so proud of all of you, his extended family and the Town of Norwich (of course I would joke with him it was no West Hartford).
Shevon has St. Brigid School remembering all of you in their daily prayers. We will all be here for you!
Love always and God Bless,
Tom, Shevon & Garrett

Wendy Lewon

January 16, 2015

Sue, Bobby, Meg and Kiera,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts. Sending our love and prayers your way. - Wendy, Al and Trevor

Ginger

January 16, 2015

Susan & Family: I will always remember what a kind soul Tom had and what a fantastic father he was. I could count on him always and couldn't ask for a better brother-in-law. God be with you and your family at this sad time.

Jean Hust-Platz

January 16, 2015

Susan & Family: My prays are with you and your Family at this time. Tom was a wonderful friend, I have known him since West Thames St School. He will be missed dearly. He will be an Angel at your side.

Ginger Sullivan

January 16, 2015

I will always remember you for your kind heart and your sincere desire to be helpful to others. There were countless times I asked for your advice and you always came through for me. You were a great brother-in-law, and you and Susan raised three beautiful children together. You accomplished a lot in life, but being a fantastic father was among your greatest achievements, I always enjoyed watching you interact with your children. You were meant to be a dad. I will miss your big heart sense of humor. As will many others. God Bless you, Tom, and rest in peace.

Ginger Sullivan

January 16, 2015

I will always remember your kindness and concern for others. You always put others before yourself. I knew I could count on you for anything and there were countless times I asked for your advice and help. You and Susan raised three beautiful children together and I never met a better father. You will be missed always, by me and so many others. God Bless you, Tom, and rest in peace.

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