JAMES "Jim" SULLIVAN

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JAMES SULLIVAN Obituary

James Michael Sullivan "Jim"
A longtime resident of Potomac, MD, passed away on September 1, 2018 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 15, 1943 in Cambridge, MA to the late Ben and Edith Sullivan. Beloved husband of 52 years to Joan. Loving father of Jim Jr. (Lucy) Sullivan, Katie (Bob) Tyson and Brian (Jen) Sullivan and the late Patricia Sullivan. Joyful grandfather to Beatrice and Mary Agnes Sullivan; Molly, Emma and the late Maggie Tyson; Jack, Abby, Brendan, Elizabeth and Patrick Sullivan. Brother to Dave and the late Bob Sullivan. Jim attended Boston College for his undergraduate business degree and the University of Connecticut for his MBA. He enjoyed a varied and rewarding career, most notably more than 25 years as an Executive at Marriott International.Jim was very involved in his community and the Catholic Church, serving in leadership roles in numerous organizations. He was especially proud of being a Co-Founder and President of Potomac Community Resources, an organization that serves individuals with developmental differences.Friends may call on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD where Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Thursday, September 6 at Noon. Internment private. Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family through donations to Potomac Community Resources. Please sign the online register book atwww.devolfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Sep. 4 to Sep. 6, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES SULLIVAN

13 Entries

Alice Cremins

September 11, 2018

My heartfelt condolences to my cousin Jim's wife, children and his brother Dave. We were very close growing up. My prayers are with you.
Alice Cremins

Andrea Cremins Finger

September 10, 2018

My husband and I offer our heartfelt condolences to our cousin Jim's family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

September 9, 2018

Please accept my sincerest condolences. I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Sullivan. He will be truly missed by all. I had a pleasure of being associated with Jim as an associate at Marriott. As you keep supporting one another, please keep leaning on God, because he is always there to comfort you. Psalm 29:11.

September 7, 2018

Joan, Jim and family. We just found out about Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Mary and Denny Fox

September 7, 2018

It its with great sadness that I learned from Matignon "61 that Jim had passed. I have known Jim since first grade at St. Teresa School in Somerville and we have been classmates through Matignon and Boston College. I send my prayers to his family. May he rest in peace. Patricia McNulty Harte.

Ann Tennis

September 7, 2018

Thinking of the Sullivan family with prayers.

Keith Danos and the JFGH family

September 5, 2018

Our deepest sympathies to the Sullivan and the PCR family which Jim cherished deeply. Many are beneficiaries of his visions and we are grateful to his leadership.
May Jim's memory always be for a blessing.

Holly and John Williams

September 5, 2018

Holly and I offer our sincere condolences to the Sullivan family. Jim was a wonderful husband, father and friend. He offered many of us the benefit of his knowledge and experience and cared deeply about people. I often told people that Jim was among, if not the, best businessman I knew.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 5, 2018

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2

John Sabin

September 4, 2018

Deepest sympathies to the Sullivan Family at this time of loss. Jim was a man of great faith and good works. Many of those good works will live on for many years. I am one that was greatly blessed and taught by Jim and I will be forever grateful for all that he did for me. Hundreds of others have been similarly blessed. Hopefully, the Sullivan Family can joy in the goodness of this man who did much for others. Our prayers are with you at this time.

Don and Meg Doherty

September 4, 2018

All our Love and Prayers to our wonderful Brother-in-law Jim. We will cherish the memories of our wonderful relationship forever. Goodbye Jim you were the greatest.

September 4, 2018

Our Deepest Sympathy,
With thoughts and prayers, we are truly sorry for your loss.
Love, Mark and Kim McVicker and Family

September 4, 2018

condolences to the Sullivan family. losing a love one in death is never easy, but the wonderful memories we carry in our heart helps to cope. remembering you and your love on today and always. may God bless and strengthen your family. isaiah 40:29

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