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Joseph Sullivan Obituary
Worcester - Joseph F. Sullivan Jr. 65, of Worcester died unexpectedly on Sunday May 27, 2018 at home. He leaves behind his beloved Daughter and best friend Kerri Sullivan of Worcester and her boyfriend John Eval, his girlfriend Elizabeth Pool, his former wife and friend Lorilee (Smith) Valastro and her husband Joseph Valastro, his brother David Sullivan, and two sisters Peggy Dooling and Donna Corson and her husband Sonny. He also is survived by his canine buddy Bailey, and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by a son Jason Sullivan and two sisters Debra Scanlan and Teresa White.
Joseph was born in Boston son of the late Joseph Sr. and Patricia (Cahill) Sullivan. He was a graduate from Quincy High School and lived in Quincy until his late 20's when he moved to Worcester. Joseph was the chief engineer at the Embassy Suites Hotel in East Boston for many years where he worked until his passing. He was dedicated to his work and was thought of very highly by his co-Workers.
Joseph enjoyed golfing, music, travel and was a lifelong New England sports fan. He had a wild sense of humor and a unique sense of fashion! He loved to make people laugh and was always there with a quick joke or a shoulder to lean on. He enjoyed spending his free time with family and friends who will all miss him endlessly. In Joseph's memory, the family asks that you live your life to the fullest every day, as he always did.
To remember and celebrate Joseph's life, calling hours with the family will be held on Friday June 8, 2018 from 4PM to 7PM in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. To leave a message of condolence or share a special memory of Joseph please visit his memorial site at mercadantefuneral.com
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SorEstela Novoa
May 28, 2020
Joe im missing you so much..your great smile and your personality which I enjoyed so much..you will always live in my heart..gone but not forgotten..I love you..Estela..RIP my love
Sor Estela Novoa
July 9, 2018
My deepest condolences to Kerri and all the family. Gone but never forgotten..im sad yes i am i just found out today He was such a sweet guy..so caring..loved him very much..it was a privilege to have met him..Joe i was missing you but..didnt know you had passed your by Gods side..another Angel He needed i will cherished every time moment spent with you thank you Joe..now R.I.P Joe
Jean Prizio
June 26, 2018
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. He will be missed. Joe was a special guy. My daughter ,grandkids and I had a lot of fun with him. Prayers to all the family..
Jhonattan Jimenez
June 7, 2018
Nicole Prizio
June 7, 2018
Sweet Joe. So unfortunate,far too soon. You will always hold a place in my family's heart. Kindest,sweetest,genuine guy we we're beyond lucky to have known. But I know you will be watching us all with that half smile/smirk you carried all the time. I'll miss the laughs the pictures of the views from your hotels that always made me envious and inspired to work hard..but most of all I'll miss YOU dearly.
peter s david
June 6, 2018
joe you will always be missed, you were a good soul. Peace and love.
peter st lucia
Elisha Hourihan
June 6, 2018
Rest In Paradise Joe you will be missed.
June 6, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss Kerri and family. Joe was one of a kind and will be dearly missed. I'll never forget his kindness or his friendship.
Tabitha Angers
June 5, 2018
Rest in paradise joe!!
Tabitha Angers
June 5, 2018
What an amazing person he was I remember when I first met joe I had to call him for my friend which is his girlfriend Liz they were such the cutest couple ever and I just can't believe this his memory will live on forever and always.. God bless his beautiful daughter and my great friend Liz!!!
Judy Harding
June 5, 2018
Pajamas are for every occasion. Rest In Peace my friend. I love you forever!!
Wes Hall
June 5, 2018
Joe you will be missed. You are one of a kind and left a hole in our heart. RIP.
PEGGY DOOLING
June 5, 2018
OH JOE, WE ALL ARE DEVASTATED OVER LOSING YOU. I WISH I HAD A CHANCE TO GIVE YOU A BIG HUG AND A KISS BEFORE YOU LEFT FOR HEAVEN! OUR HEARTS ARE BREAKING. YOU WERE A GREAT BROTHER. MUCH TOO YOUNG TO GO. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH & MISS YOU. REST IN PEACE NOW. I KNOW YOU ARE SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS HOLDING YOUR SON JASON SURROUNDED BY MOM & DADDY, TERRY & DEBBIE AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY - AND FRIENDS THAT HAVE GONE BEFORE YOU. GOING TO YOUR WAKE ON FRIDAY WILL BE VERY DIFFICULT FOR YOUR DAUGHTER KERRI AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS! I LOVE YOU & UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED & MISSED!
Terry Ryan
June 5, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss.
Terry and Kenan Ryan
Gabriele Valastro
Kim Provencher
June 5, 2018
Rest in Peace, Joe. You will be hard to forget.
Edward. J Mcmanaman sr
June 4, 2018
Very sorry for your loss may be rest in peace
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