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Robert Sullivan Obituary

Robert Sullivan

June 3, 1941 - January 15, 2025

Wayne - SULLIVAN, Robert Michael, age 83, of Wayne, died on January 15, 2025. Born and raised in Springfield, MA, Robert lived many places during his Air Force service, including 2 tours at Vandenberg AFB. After 28 years of service, Robert retired as a Major in 1987. He settled in San Diego, CA working as a safety manager for Cox Communications. He was a parishioner of Holy Spirit RC Church in San Diego and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He moved to Wayne, NJ in 2024. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Enriqueta (nee Alvarez), three children, Monica (Pema) Duran, John F.K. Sullivan with wife Sandy and Michael Matthew Sullivan with wife Julie, five grandchildren, Patrick Ellis, David Duran (Jessica), Logan Sullivan, Carmen Sullivan and Hope Sullivan, and a great-grandchild, Chloe Duran. He is predeceased by his son-in-law, Steve Duran.

The Memorial Service will be 10 am on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at St. Mary's RC Church, 31 Pompton Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442.

The Sullivan family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com

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

Published by Santa Maria Times on Jan. 22, 2025.

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