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Dr. THOMAS JOSEPH SULLIVAN (Age 74)
Of Springfield, VA on January 19, 2014. He is survived by his wife Jackie; children Dr. Brendan Sullivan, Kevin Sullivan, Liane Murphy, Jennie Monahan and Mia Simpson; sister Margaret "Peggy" Mance and brother-in-law Richard Mance; and 17 grandchildren. He was co-founding partner of All Pediatrics. He served as past President of the Virginia Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics. Major in U.S. Army Corps from 1965-1968. He received the Army Commendation Medal for his service in Vietnam, Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at George Washington University, past Chair of Pediatrics INOVA Alexandria Hospital; past chair of Children's Health Network, board member at Children's National Medical Center and founding member of Virginia Child Fatality Review Team. Visitation will be held at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA on Thursday, January 23, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass will be held on Friday, January 24, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 7600 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield, VA 22152 at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Fairfax Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of Children Fund, AAP, 141 Northwest Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007-1098, in memory of Dr. Thomas Joseph Sullivan.
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Carol Anne Kelly
January 17, 2022
As our sons head into adulthood they still reflect on the health and life lessons Dr Sullivan shared with them. We miss him and send our love to his family.
Monique Sharpe & Imani
January 16, 2022
We thought you were the best in every way. I´ve never met a doctor who really wanted to heal and treat each person sincerely from his heart. His passion for his profession shined brightly. We love you & miss you!
Bill Taggart
May 4, 2017
Dr Sullivan was our Medical Officer with the 1st Battalion 83rd Artillery in Vietnam in the 1966-67 time-frame. I just learned of his passing and on behalf of the 1/83rd Association I want to extend my condolences and those of our entire unit. Many of us fondly remember Doc Sullivan and he will not be forgotten by his brothers in the 1/83rd. Lest We Forget.
The Bradley Family
July 6, 2015
So sad to hear of Dr Sullivan's passing. I have nothing but good things to say about him. He was really wonderful to my children and always wanted to pass insight to them during their visits. We will miss that smile and laugh.
Athena
April 7, 2014
I was so saddened to hear about Dr Thomas Sullivan's death. He was a great mentor to me and I remember the lessons he taught me every day as I practice pediatrics. He was a great man, pediatrician, mentor and advocate for children. I miss him greatly and will miss seeing him at the annual AAP conferences. Prayers to his family at this most difficult time.
Carol Kuhns
March 28, 2014
I'm so sad to hear about Dr. Sullivan's tragic death. We first met him when our eldest was 25 years ago. He was a great guy and Bob, Eben, Nathan, Morgan and I will miss him.
Crystal Compton
March 27, 2014
I just learned of the news. We are so sad. May you rest in paradise and know you are loved by so many. Saldana family.
March 27, 2014
So sorry to hear the passing of our children's beloved doctor,Thomas Joseph Sullivan..What a great loss!God Bless his family and may he rest in peace...Farewell Dr.Sullivan,your memory will live on in our hearts!
March 15, 2014
We were deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Sullivan's passing. As the first doctor for our children Maggie and Michael he guided us through serious health issues early in their lives. Our condolences to the entire Sullivan family, his ALL pediatrics colleagues, and those who were blessed enough to encounter such a good man.
The Hickey Family
Marguerite Lewis
March 7, 2014
My daughter and I were greatly saddened to hear of Dr. Sullivan's passing. He was her first doctor and she continued to look forward to her check-ups each year. She gave him a chuckle when she called him "Dr. Seuss" at an appointment one time.
He will be greatly missed. We will pray for Dr. Sullivan and all his loved ones. May God bless and comfort you at this difficult time and always.
Deborah Froling
March 6, 2014
Dr. Sullivan has been our pediatrician since my kids were born. He was a wise man and a great doctor. My son in particular will miss his presence but we all will. May he rest in peace and his family find comfort in everything he did for all of his patients and their families.
Janice P.
February 27, 2014
We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. Sullivan when we tried to make an appointment for our son today. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with his family and the ALL Ped community. Dr. Sullivan and his team helped us tremendously with our son who has significant disabilities. We give thanks for his life and the positive impact he had on so many.
Nikia Nelson
February 20, 2014
Just hearing of the loss of Dr. Sullivan the world has truly lost a great Dr and person. He will truly be missed as he was a huge comfort to my children and myself. Thank you to the Sullivan family for sharing him with the world!
Fitsum Kebede
February 17, 2014
My Wife and I learned about his passing when we called the practice for a schedule. Our daughter who just turned 4 the other day had been seen by him since birth and we love his personality, the way he deals with kids, his wealth of knowledge and comforting words in any questions and/or concerns we have had. We never felt rushed when our daughter had a Dr's visit by him.
He will be greatly missed by my family, but also many families who chose him as their children's pediatrician.
It is so painful to see such a great person leave unexpected in such a tragic accident.
We are in disbelief right now and can't imagine what his wife, children and other family members might have gone through.
May the good Lord comport his loved ones.
Laurie Atkinson
February 7, 2014
My children, Jack and Will, were Dr. Sullivan's patients (from infancy) until our move to Richmond last summer. Over the last 8 years, we have looked forward to each and every visit with him. Not only has the world lost one of the finest pediatricians but also one of the most kind and loving advocates for children. I know he must be in God's loving arms. Our thoughts and prayers are with his ALLPeds associates and his family, especially Brendan, whom we also know.
Helena Taylor
February 7, 2014
I just heard of Dr. Sullivan's passing. What a loss to the community. He was my daughter's pediatrician many years ago.
The Kumar Family
February 6, 2014
Dr. Thomas Sullivan, God will definitely look at you and say job well done. You always cared for the kids and we could trust you. You were a great human being and we were blessed to have known you.
nena razmara
February 4, 2014
I was told by my twenty one year old that he had heard that his pediatrician had been killed in an accident. We live in lakeridge VA and we send our condolences to your family and friends.
The Walters
February 4, 2014
Dr. Sullivan was our oldest son's peditrican for 17 years. His knowledge, demeanor and perspective were simply the best. We are honored and priviledged to have known him and had him care for our child.
Yalonda Felder
February 3, 2014
I just heard about Dr. Sullivan's passing. He was my pediatrician growing up and he saw all four of my children. He was so thorough and so engaging with them, what an incredible doctor. My family's thoughts and prayers are with his family, everyone at the practice, and those whose lives he touched, as we know there were so many.
Rachelle Mitchell
January 30, 2014
I just heard about the passing of Dr. Sullivan. My condolances to his wife,Ms. Jackie, Brendan and the entire Sullivan family. Dr. Sullivan was a great physician and a wonderful human being who truly loved children. Forever the advocate for children, he will be greatly missed.
Charleetta Jeffries-Smithers
January 29, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr, Sullivan was a wonderful man and doctor. My daughter enjoyed him so much. he will be dearly missed.--Amya Smithers, Patient
Ken Lieberman
January 29, 2014
While I only knew you for the last twenty years, Tom was just a wonderful and engaging man. From talks on the beach to the occasional message on Facebook, Tom loved people and as a doctor, cared for many more. My heart goes out to Jackie and all the kids, grandkids, friends and associates. Tom, you will be missed.
Max and Alison Feldman
January 28, 2014
We are so sad to hear about this. I met Dr. Sullivan at Mia and Brian's wedding, he was a wonderful person, and a proud father! Mia you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie Crowley
January 28, 2014
I was deeply saddened to learn two days ago God had called Dr. Sullivan home so suddenly. He was a blessing to me and my son for the past 19 years. We first met him in September 1994, when my son was two days old. He's now a freshman in college and had his last appointment with Dr. Sullivan in October. I am grateful to have had a conversation with him on that day. I will remember his kindness and his humor. He was a gentle, caring man with tremendous compassion for others. We will miss him dearly. My sincere condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, and all who knew and loved him. He is smiling from heaven now, happy and at peace with God.
John Cockayne
January 26, 2014
My sympathy to Jackie and the children from our family. Nothing in life prepares you for such an event. Dr. Sullivan was such a loving father to have around as our children grew up as neighbors.
John (& Bill) Cockayne.
Kim Byrd
January 25, 2014
My prayers go out to the Sullivan Family. Dr. Thomas Sullivan was a God send and he will be missed. I am honored to have met him at doctors' appointments for my children. He was a GREAT humanitarian!
Margo Simpson
January 24, 2014
Words can not express how we are feeling. We are deeply sadden by the untimely passing of Dr. Thomas Sullivan. May you find comfort in your memories of him. He will be missed by all.
Margo and Patrick Simpson
Clare Feldman
January 24, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Dr. Sullivan, we first met him at the wedding of his daughter Mia to our nephew Brian, he was a dynamic, gracious and loving presence in his children and grandchildren's lives. We always knew what he meant to Mia and our hearts go our to her and her children and family at this difficult time.
Clare and Barry Feldman
Debbie Rumph
January 24, 2014
My kids have been patients at ALL pediatrics since 1999 and we wanted to express our sincere condolences to his family and colleagues. May God be close to all of you during this most difficult time. He will be missed.
Carol Anne Kelly
January 24, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Sullivan family. It is hard to imagine the world without him. He has been our doctor and friend for 18 years. His devotion to our children and his family makes him my hero.
Daniel Hung
January 24, 2014
My deepest condolences go out to the Sullivan family.
January 24, 2014
Dear Sullivan Family and ALL Pediatrics,
We met Dr. Sullivan when he hosted a class for soon to be first time parents back in 2000. He had hoped that we would choose his practice as our pediatrician of choice. We are so glad we did!! He truly left a Legacy.
Deepest Sympathy- The Bloodworth Family, Woodbridge,VA
Rev. 21:3, 4 ~ Kim
January 24, 2014
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 24, 2014
My families prayers and condolences are with every member of the Sullivan Family. Dr. Sullivan was a wonderful neighbor who will be sadly missed.
Shelagh and Kyle Roberts
January 24, 2014
Our family expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to the Sullivan family in their time of sorrow. Dr. Sullivan treated all of my girls with kindness and great care, and always had a smile and encouraging word for parents. His love of life and commitment to family came through in how he practiced medicine and how he treated people. We are so sorry for this tragic loss and will remember him and your family in our prayers.
Jennien Leinenbach
January 23, 2014
As I heard the news of Dr. Sullivan passing just simply couldn't believe it. I am the mother of seven children and Dr. Sullivan at one point or another he cared for my children I cannot express how sad I feel today and I send all my prayers to his family he was a great man
January 23, 2014
Tom is responsible for saving the lives of both of my children. He was able to diagnose their problems when no one else was able to figure out what was wrong. We are grieving with you and will miss him very much. Pearl, Avi, and Devora
Marcella Fierro, MD
January 23, 2014
To the Sullivan Family: Please accept my deepest sympathy. Dr. Tom Sullivan struggled through with us in developing the Virginia Child Fatality Review Team which works til this day to review child deaths and formulate recommendations to prevent child deaths. Dr. Tom faithfully attended meetings in Richmond at great inconvenience as a testament to his devotion to child welfare. On behalf of the original team I say thank you and acknowledge that such activities can only be carried out with the support of a loving family. Marcella F. Fierro, MD, Chief Medical Examiner for the Commonwealth (retired).
Marlene Jose
January 23, 2014
Dr Sullivan was my sons first doctor. He was so wise, kind and thoughtful. We will miss him so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Julie Phillips
January 23, 2014
Our family feels so fortunate to have known such a wonderful person and skillful physician. We will remember Dr. Sullivan for his intelligence and compassion.
Philip Corridon
January 23, 2014
Its with a sad Heart I write this note, I knew Tommy after High School. (He is my First Cousin,) Kay & I send Our Deepest Sympathies to Jackie & Family. May He rest in Peace P.S.We had some happy times when He lived in Newark over 50 Yrs ago.
January 23, 2014
My heart is sadden to hear that the only doctor I trust to care for my daughter has passed away. Words can not express how we feel right now. I will truly miss you Dr. Thomas J. Sullivan, you will forever be in our thoughts and heart..
Monique Sharpe
Ann Shoemaker
January 23, 2014
Dr. Sullivan was a wonderful wonderful man who lovingly cared for my children for 23 years. We so loved him and will miss him.
Marie Peppe
January 23, 2014
He made his mark as a humanitarian and caring human being. Priviledged to have him as a neighbor.
Suzanne Dalch
January 23, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Sullivan and family. We have known Dr. Sullivan for 25 years. He was a wonderful doctor, had a great sense of humor, and was so good to our two children. We will surely miss him.
Shawnee Ryan
January 23, 2014
Both Dr. Thomas and Dr. Brendan have cared for my kids throughout the years. Our family offers our deepest condolences to the Sullivan and ALL Pediatric families.
Erica Demarest
January 22, 2014
I met Dr Sullivan four years ago when I was pregnant and looking for a Pediatrician. He welcomed us to ALLPEDS and will be missed tremendously. My heart goes out to the family.
Anne Amini
January 22, 2014
Dr. Sullivan will be missed by the Amini and Barravino families very much. Our prayers go out to the Sullivan family.
Suzanne Keller
January 22, 2014
My heart goes out to Dr. Sullivan's family and friends. We worked together on the State Child Fatality Review Team. He was a tireless advocate for children and I am so sad to hear of his death.
William McAveney MD FAAP
January 22, 2014
This awful news reaches me on vacation in Florida I will be unable to attend Tom's funeral, but please accept the deepest sympathies of the McAveney family at this painful time
Jenni Farber
January 22, 2014
My heart goes out to the family and friends and co-workers of Dr. Sullivan. He was a caring man who loved his work and all of the children of the world! He will be missed dearly by the pediatric community, especially. He took care of not only my children, nieces and nephews...but myself and my two sisters...and many other friends and family. He was a very special gift to sick and healthy kids all throughout Northern Virginia and beyond! Peace and blessings to his wife, children, and grandchildren. He will forever be in your hearts!
Pat Parsons
January 22, 2014
Dear Jackie and family, I have known Dr. Sullivan and the family for 32 years. Dr. Sullivan was truly a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend and most of all a great doctor. He will be missed by all. Philippians 1:3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.
Carol Mayfield
January 22, 2014
Doctor Sullivan was our first two children's doctor, beginning in 1970. We moved from the area but when we later returned in 1983 with four children, he became our pediatrician again. He was a wonderful doctor.
Out thoughts and prayers are with the Sullivan family.
January 22, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.
Jeanne Kasai
January 22, 2014
Dear Sullivan Family,
We have had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Sullivan for the past 8 years through ALLPEDS. He imparted his wisdom and experience with great kindness and understanding. We will miss seeing him and we extend our most sincere sympathies to you.
Robbin Blaya
January 22, 2014
I thoughts and prayers are with the Sullivan family at this horrible time. Dr. Sullivan was old school, but I really liked that he was not ready to give antibiotics unless he thought they were really needed. He also explained his reasoning which I liked. He and my daughter were seen in a photo in the Washington Post several years ago about the new computerized medical system that was being implemented. He will be sorely missed.
Jody Burdell
January 22, 2014
A wonderful man and a true gentleman. Always doing what was right for children. Tom was always ahead of the pack leading the way. He will be missed. My condolences to his family. He was so proud of his family.
Cathy Wolford
January 22, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about this tragic accident. Doug inform me of this Monday afternoon. My sincere condolences are with you all. He was a great doctor to work for and all his patients will miss him. I know this is a big lose to the practice. He truly cared for all his family as well as his workers and loved his patients. I myself loved working with him, as my son does now
Tom Sullivan, MD & Nicole Brown, MS, RD 2012
Nicole Brown
January 22, 2014
Dear Sullivan Family,
I met Dr. Sullivan when he presented to the Northern Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2012 at the Springfield Golf and Country Club. He attended our meeting in order to reach out to registered dietitians to partner with him in his efforts to help treat pediatric obesity. He then started referring patients to me and other RDs. I saw him next last year at a conference, "Move the Needle on Pediatric Obesity" and we caught up a bit. I just wanted to express my heartfelt condolences on your loss and the loss to the community. I will forever remember him for his devotion to helping others and the energy he expended in bringing a variety of disciplines together in order to impact the health of our community. Nicole Brown, MS, RD, Past President Northern District Virginia Dietetic Association
Liz Rice-Conboy
January 22, 2014
Dr Sullivan had such energy and compassion for children and improving their health and well-being. He will be sincerely missed.
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