Obituary for William J. Sullivan
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William Joseph Sullivan, 89, residing in Rocky Hill formerly of Wethersfield, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021 with his family by his bedside. He was born in New Haven in 1931 to George and Katherine (McNerney) Sullivan and raised in the South End of Hartford. He was the beloved husband of Maureen (O’Connell) Sullivan for 53 years. Bill attended St. Augustine Elementary School and graduated from Bulkeley High School in 1949. The South End held a special place in Bill’s heart with his many friends and rounds of golf at Goodwin Park Golf Course. If you look closely you can even find his 8th grade basketball picture adorning the walls of First and Last Tavern. Following high school he joined the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict (1950-1952). Afterwards, earning his undergraduate degree from Villanova University where he met his roommate and lifelong friend Dave Burns. He went on to earn an MBA from the University of Connecticut and soon after obtained his CPA. Bill began his business career as an accountant with Ernst & Ernst and later was employed by Arbor Acres Farm where he became the Controller. He then joined Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company where he was the Vice President of Corporate Accounting and Reporting until his retirement in 1995.
He leaves the love of his life, Maureen, and their four children and spouses, Kathleen Sullivan, William Sullivan and his wife Kristen, Patricia Kowalski and her husband Matthew and Michael Sullivan and his wife Kelly. Bill also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren Mary Kate, Sean, Emily, Matthew, Thomas, Collin, Ryan and Patrick. Bill was a faithful parishioner of The Church of the Incarnation in Wethersfield. His many interests included reading, attending the Bushnell, Big East Basketball and the Red Sox. Bill was an enthusiastic supporter of sports, but he especially enjoyed watching and coaching his children in the Wethersfield Youth leagues. This support extended to his eight grandchildren as he was often seen on the side lines at multiple games throughout the weekend. Bill was a life member of the Connecticut Society of CPA’s, Hartford Elks #19 and the Irish American Home Society Inc. He used his skills as a volunteer for Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford, an IRS-Tax Return volunteer, and was the treasurer of the town of Marlborough. He was recently predeceased by his brother George V. Sullivan, his childhood friends Joe and Janeth Hendron and his longtime friend Robert Courneen. He is remembered by all he met for his kindness and compassion. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the health care providers who were instrumental in keeping Bill safe and comfortable at home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Connecticut Ronald McDonald House, 860 Howard Ave 06519, New Haven CT – which holds a special place in Bill’s heart. (Online donations can be made at: https://rmhc-ctma.org/donate/)
The family will celebrate his life with a Catholic Mass at The Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109 on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Followed by a burial with military honors at Village Cemetery, 1 Marsh Street, Wethersfield. The Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. To extend condolences, please visit Farleysullivan.com.
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William Joseph Sullivan, 89, residing in Rocky Hill formerly of Wethersfield, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021 with his family by his bedside. He was born in New Haven in 1931 to George and Katherine (McNerney) Sullivan and raised in the South End of Hartford. He was the beloved husband of Maureen (O’Connell) Sullivan for 53 years. Bill attended St. Augustine Elementary School and graduated from Bulkeley High School in 1949. The South End held a special place in Bill’s heart with his many friends and rounds of golf at Goodwin Park Golf Course. If you look closely you can even find his 8th grade basketball picture adorning the walls of First and Last Tavern. Following high school he joined the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict (1950-1952). Afterwards, earning his undergraduate degree from Villanova University where he met his roommate and lifelong friend Dave Burns. He went on to earn an MBA from the University of Connecticut and soon after obtained his CPA. Bill began his business career as an accountant with Ernst & Ernst and later was employed by Arbor Acres Farm where he became the Controller. He then joined Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company where he was the Vice President of Corporate Accounting and Reporting until his retirement in 1995.
He leaves the love of his life, Maureen, and their four children and spouses, Kathleen Sullivan, William Sullivan and his wife Kristen, Patricia Kowalski and her husband Matthew and Michael Sullivan and his wife Kelly. Bill also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren Mary Kate, Sean, Emily, Matthew, Thomas, Collin, Ryan and Patrick. Bill was a faithful parishioner of The Church of the Incarnation in Wethersfield. His many interests included reading, attending the Bushnell, Big East Basketball and the Red Sox. Bill was an enthusiastic supporter of sports, but he especially enjoyed watching and coaching his children in the Wethersfield Youth leagues. This support extended to his eight grandchildren as he was often seen on the side lines at multiple games throughout the weekend. Bill was a life member of the Connecticut Society of CPA’s, Hartford Elks #19 and the Irish American Home Society Inc. He used his skills as a volunteer for Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford, an IRS-Tax Return volunteer, and was the treasurer of the town of Marlborough. He was recently predeceased by his brother George V. Sullivan, his childhood friends Joe and Janeth Hendron and his longtime friend Robert Courneen. He is remembered by all he met for his kindness and compassion. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the health care providers who were instrumental in keeping Bill safe and comfortable at home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Connecticut Ronald McDonald House, 860 Howard Ave 06519, New Haven CT – which holds a special place in Bill’s heart. (Online donations can be made at: https://rmhc-ctma.org/donate/)
The family will celebrate his life with a Catholic Mass at The Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109 on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Followed by a burial with military honors at Village Cemetery, 1 Marsh Street, Wethersfield. The Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. To extend condolences, please visit Farleysullivan.com.