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James K. Sullivan Jr.

James Sullivan Obituary

James K. Sullivan Jr. died peacefully August 25, surrounded by his greatest legacy, his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Shirley M. Sullivan; and his six daughters, Kathy Sullivan, Julie McGovern, Ellen Carroll, Maureen Blackwood, Mary Margaret McMurtry and Cara Radoll. He considered himself lucky to have five outstanding sons-in-law, Michael McGovern, Brian Carroll, Terry Blackwood, Dan McMurtry and Patrick Radoll. Jim Sullivan found great joy in his 13 grandchildren, Allison Tarkow and Jamie Holmes, Nicholas McGovern, Brendan, Moira and Ian Carroll, Conor, Mallory and Emma Blackwood, Caleb and Aidan McMurtry, Jordan and Eliza Radoll. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the James Edward Fisher Memorial Trust, which supports the educational needs of the children of disabled or deceased police officers. Contributions may be sent to 6012 Omega Lane, Manassas, Va. 20112.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 27, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for James Sullivan

37 Entries

Diane Presho

August 20, 2025

Hello,I lived across the street from Mr.Sullivan in Occoquan Va.I am now 76 Diane Watkins Presho.Still have my husband Duke 61 years! Mr Sullivan would keep a look out for my mom Emma Watkins tried to keep us from seeing each other.I was 14 !! He was 18.Guess it didn't work.I would babysit their daughters.He was a really good guy.Shirley was so nice to..

Nina Russell-Buffington

September 8, 2005

I didn't know how to start this message. All the notes previous to mine have said it all; you have my deepest condolences. I keep thinking about growing up and my friendship with Ellen throughout my childhood. And, you and dad treating me like I was another one of your daughters. He will truly be missed. Thanks for the wonderful memories. May our Father continually keep you sheltered in his loving arms.

Nina

Jimand Pat Wolford

September 3, 2005

Dear Shirley and Family,

We were so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. It has been more than 40 years since our husbands went to the State Police Academy together and we visited together with the children. Then we were stationed in Falls Church and the Sullivans in Woodbridge. Such a shame we have let so many years pass by, but we do have our fond memories of years passed. We send our deepest sympathy to each of you in your loss and will keep you in our prayers.

Sincerely,

Pat and Jim Wolford

Carol Turner

September 2, 2005

Jim Sullivan was a kind and caring neighbor. He will be missed by all that knew him. My prayers go out to his family. May God Bless.

Edna & Bob Reynolds

September 1, 2005

Shirley & Girls: Bob & I were so sorry to learn that Jim has passed to the wonderful other side. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. You are warmly thought of and Jim was a prince to everyone.

yvette marrs

August 31, 2005

My deepest sympathy to you and your family in this sad time .

Valerie Melville & Children

August 31, 2005

Dear Shirley, Kathy, Jamie and Alli,

Our heartfelt condolences on your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love,

Val

DOLORES JONES

August 31, 2005

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. MAY YOU BE COMFORTED BY GOD'S PROMISES TO "SWALLOW UP DEATH FOREVER" AND TO "WIPE THE TEARS FROM ALL FACES."

Paul and Jane Touchet

August 30, 2005

Shirley, We were very shocked and saddened to read of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and have our deepest sympathy at this very sad time in your lives.

Jim and Vicki Cullen

August 30, 2005

Mrs. Sullivan and Family,

We've thought of you so often over the past 6 weeks and are truly sorry for your loss. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim and Vicki Cullen

John Kathy Zinn

August 29, 2005

Remembered with fond memories

Doug Crowe, Jr.

August 29, 2005

Mrs. Sullivan and Family,

I was very sorry to learn this morning about the passing of Mr. Sullivan. I will always have great memories of him from the early days when we were kids in Occoquan and at the pool during the summer. It's been 20+ years since I've seen you guys, but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the following poem provides you comfort, as well as in the future.

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there, I do not sleep

I am a thousand winds that blow

I am the diamond glints on snow

I am the sunlight on ripened grain

I am the gentle autumn rain

When you awaken in the morning's hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight

I am the soft stars that shine at night

Do not stand at my grave and cry

I am not there, I did not die

Donna and Richard Bell

Donna Bell

August 29, 2005

Louis D. Orlando

August 29, 2005

We know the Sullivans from girls baseball & basketball.

Leslie Hampel

August 29, 2005

Dear Brian, Ellen, Brenden, Moira and Ian,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss

and wish we could be there with you.

You are all in our prayers.

I always loved to hear the stories Ellen would tell about her father raising all daughters. I am sure he was exasperated at times but always loved and knew he was loved by all the girls. Keep those stories alive! They are a great testament to a wonderful father.

May the Peace of the Lord be with you all,

The Hampels

Jonathan Crowe

August 29, 2005

Mrs Sullivan & Family,

My deepest regrets go out to you and your family. Mr Sullivan was truly an inspiration to many and will be missed greatly.

God Bless,

Jonathan Crowe

Buddy and Dorothy Hicks

August 29, 2005

Shirley, it is with great sadness that we send this message. It is even a deeper sadness that we haven't kept in touch with you and Jim. He was a great man, and a valued member of the community. Ever time we were around him, it was a time of good fellowship. Jim was a large influence on our son David becoming a law enforcment officer, who had since retired from the Gloucester County Sheriff's Department.

God gives us many treasures...Jim was one of them.

You and the family are in our prayers.

Buddy and Dot Hicks.

Darlene Hilton

August 28, 2005

It was with great sadness that we learned of Jim's death. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Sullivan family.

The Hiltons

Charles and Marita Wernowsky

August 28, 2005

Mr. Sullivan always had a friendly smile and wave for us and we will truly miss him. May God give you comfort in these trying times.

Charles, Marita, and Steven Wernowsky

Dorothy & Steve Wassenberg

August 28, 2005

Shirley and girls,

We were deeply saddened to hear from Barbara how seriously ill Jim was. His Irish eyes are smiling on each of you. May you remember the good times and know friends and family are praying for you during this time of loss.

Mark and Jan Koch

August 28, 2005

Mrs. Sullivan and Family,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We know you have had a difficult time this last month. In each wave of grief comes the joyful celebration in the life that your precious husband, father, and grandfather lived. You can see evidence in all of his daughters and grandchildren. Mark and Jan Koch

Elllen, Brian, Brendan, Moira, and Ian, We wish we could be there to comfort you all like you were there for us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Koch's

Leo Rodriguez

August 28, 2005

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Jim and I go way back to my days in early 1976 when I was a Dumfries officer, later as a Magistrate, and finally as Chief in Quantico. He was always available to offer his sound advise and I will miss him deeply. I also share following from Retired Special Agent Dan Gray,now living in San Diego, former SAC Quantico. He asked me to pass on his condolences and prayers to the family and that he too would miss him

Kim Sushil

August 27, 2005

What a great privilege it was for me to meet and care for Jim the short time he was in the hospital. After only talking with him for a few minutes I felt like I had known him forever...or wish I had. After meeting Shirley and all the girls I then knew that Jim was as great a man as I had thought. I have thought of your family often and was deeply saddend to read of Jim's passing...but I am happy that he did it on his terms and surrounded by his loving family.

I pray that God be with you in your time of sorrow and I hope all the loving, fun memories you have of Jim will ease your pain. He is at peace now and will never know pain or suffering again.

Thinking of you all,

Kim Sushil R.N.

Donna Donlin

August 27, 2005

Shirley and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I have many fond memories of growing up next door to your family and especially of Jim. The twinkle in those Irish eyes and the sense of humor he had. He will be greatly missed.

Love, Donna

Dave Frederick

August 27, 2005

Shirley,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jim was one of a kind. Dave and Artie

Kim Herndon-Newton

August 27, 2005

Mrs. Sullivan and Family

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. He was a good friend to have as well as a good Occoquan neighbor growing up. He will be missed by all that knew his. Know that my thoughts and prayers are will all of you at this sad time.

Nicky Clark

August 27, 2005

My thoughts and sympathies are with your family at this time. I have fond memories of Col. Sullivan from the time I was a kid playing soccer with Cara to growing up and seeing him every few weeks at the Barber Shop I worked at in Woodbridge until a few years ago. He always made me laugh about how important is was for him to get his haircut before the St. Patrick's Day Parades he attended. He is truly a great loss for the Community as well. I always appreciated his honesty in correcting me when I was wrong, and praising me when I was right, as a person and as an Officer. People like him are hard to come by. I am thankful for the chance in life to have known him. I wish all of your family peace and comfort, and please know he had a positive impact in a lot of lives, I am sure it was not just mine. Bless you all. Nicky Clark

Kelly, Jonathan and Kyle Upton

August 27, 2005

I feel guilty to have let this much time pass. Shirley, my God mom, and the entire family of my beloved God father , Jim, my heart is with you as well as my prayers.

Rose & Joe Bonsignore

August 27, 2005

Shirley & Family we send you our prayers and love for the many years of your kindness and friendship

Jean & Joe Cormier

August 27, 2005

We offer our deepest sympathy to the entire Sullivan Family. He will be greatly missed.

Wayne Jones

August 27, 2005

Our hearts go out to the Sullivan family. Jim was not only my boss in the police department, but a true friend, mentor, and father figure for 35 years to me and many others who loved him dearly. We will miss him greatly.

Wayne, Kathy, & Courtney Jones

Russ Shetley

August 27, 2005

I have many fond memories of the several years that I worked under the direction of Jim. We went through some good times and a few bad times but we could always depend on Jim being there for us. We had a great squad and an even greater leader.

Jim was a true friend.

My condolences to Shirley and the family.

Russ and Conni

Ernie & Charlotte Fore

August 27, 2005

Ernie and I only met Jim a few times but we both felt as though we had known him all our lives.We heard a lot of great stories from his family and dear friends.May God be with your family.

Ernie & Charlotte Fore,

Dale & Kathleen Argenbright

August 27, 2005

Our deepest Sympathy

ed & valerie miller

August 27, 2005

our deepest sympathies to the family

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