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John Sullivan Obituary
He was born in New Haven, Sept. 15, 1916 a son of the late Patrick and Elizabeth Finnagan Sullivan and had resided in Hamden and West Haven, before moving to South Carolina. Mr. Sullivan was employed by the CT Transit Co. as a bus driver for 38 years prior to his retirement in 1972. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus, New Haven, and a lifelong member of the V.F.W. Post 10321, of Hamden.
He is survived by two daughters, Diane Passeri, of West Haven, Kathleen Higgins, of Sayville, N.Y.; two sons, Barry J. Sullivan, of Murrells Inlet, S.C., Brian Sullivan, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two brothers, Edward Sullivan and Gerald Sullivan, both of Wallingford and nine loving grandchildren. In addition to his wife he was predeceased by his son, Vincent Sullivan; a sister, Elizabeth McGreavy and a brother, James Sullivan.
Funeral from Beecher & Bennett, 2300 Whitney Ave. Hamden, Wednesday morning Nov. 17, at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church, Hamden, at 10 a.m. Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment in All Saints Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Lung Assoc. of CT, 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108-3272. For information or to send a condolence please see obituary www.beecherandbennett.com
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Patrick Gaffney
November 16, 2010
To all the Sullivans,
We are very sad to hear of Jack's death. Our thoughts are with you all.
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Don and Patty Chandler
November 15, 2010
Dear Barry and Sue,
We were very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We hope your memories will guide you through this difficult time. With love,
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