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SULLIVAN, DR. JAMES RICHARD
DR. JAMES RICHARD SULLIVAN of Silver Spring, MD and Rehoboth Beach, DE died at home March 1, 2004. Dr. Sullivan was born in Washington D.C. September 21, 1932. He graduated from Georgetown Prep in 1950. He attended George Washington and the University of Maryland. In 1957 he graduated top of his class from the University of Maryland Dental School. He served as a Lieutenant in the Naval Dental Corps, specializing in Endodontics. He opened a family dental practice in Silver Spring in 1959 and practiced dentistry until recently. An avid golfer he belonged to Manor Country Club, Rockville, MD and Kings Creek Country Club in Rehoboth Beach DE. He is survived by his wife of 50 years the former Joan Long; three children Dr. James E. Sullivan, Kelly Sullivan and Shawn Lattanzio and son-in-law John Lattanzio, three grandchildren Caitlyn, Matthew and Kathleen. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, March 3, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadettes Church, 72 University Blvd East, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, March 4, at 10 a.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Holy Cross Homecare/Hospice, 9805 Dameron Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Anne & Jim Marschall
March 29, 2004
We were very saddened to learn of Jim's passing, but will always treasure his friendliness and conversations from years past. Our sympathies to Joan and family...we will be keeping you in our prayers.
Shirley Bitticker
March 7, 2004
Bill and I send our condolences to the Sullivan family. We pray that God keeps you all in his loving care.
Nancy Paul
March 3, 2004
Kelly, my prayers and sympathy are with you and your family.
Love ya girl,
Nancypants
Norm, Diane & Family Cloher
March 3, 2004
To the entire Sullivan and Lattanzio family - our thoughts and prayers are with you. We loved Jim, and the times we shared will always be remembered. We will miss him . . .
Thomas Snoreck
March 2, 2004
To the entire Sullivan family,
you are in my thoughts and prayers
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