Arthur James Sullivan

1920 - 2016

Arthur James Sullivan

Oct. 23, 1920 - Jan. 17, 2016

Born to Michael James and Ethel Cook Sullivan in Boston, Massachusetts. Brother to Robert, Edward, John, Ethyl, Paula, and David. Survived by his special friend, Dr. James P. Laumond. And a large extended family: the Palladinos' and the Laumonds' of San Mateo, and the Macdonalds' of San Carlos.

Arthur spoke and wrote seven languages, including Latin and Greek. For this reason, he was drafted from the Jesuit Seminary into the Army Signal Corps in 1942. It was then that he learned his eighth language, Japanese. He was sent to the South Pacific with Gen. MacCarther to decipher code and help with the reconstruction of Japan from 1945-1947. He came home to work and retire from American Airlines. He traveled extensively, skied the world, and brightened the lives of many by working as a volunteer for forty years with The Lamplighters of San Francisco.

In his final years, he enjoyed living on his ranch with his dogs, Lolli and Cooper, and listening to his music. He wanted to thank all of the many friends and relatives for their support and love through the years, especially Myrna Enano, his caregiver these past difficult months.

Arthur was a quiet man who had a gentile way- a way that caught you in his golden spell. And, when he gave us his heart so many years ago, he gave it lovingly and willingly. We love you, Arthur. A finer man never lived.

Rosary and Memorial Service in his honor will be held on Saturday, February 13th, 1-3pm at Sneider, Sullivan & O'Connell's Funeral Home, 977 S. El Camino Real in San Mateo, CA. Reception to follow at San Mateo American Legion, 130 South Blvd., in San Mateo, CA.

Donations to Lamplighters Music Theatre, 469 Bryant St., San Francisco, CA 94107 preferred.