John W. Sullivan
February 7, 1938 ~ November 23, 2013
PORTLAND - John W. Sullivan, 75, of Portland, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013. John, or as his family called him, Jack, was born on February 7, 1938, son of the late John H. and Louise (Hinds) Sullivan. He graduated from Cheverus High School in 1956 and from Fairfield University in Connecticut in 1960. He served in the Air National Guard, was a member of the Portland Jaycees, and was chairman of the Building Committee for the construction of Deering Pavilion. A long time parishioner of St. Patrick's Church in Portland, he served as president of the school board for several years. A former vice president of Maine Insurance Company, Jack retired in 2010 after serving for 33 years as a claims adjudicator for the State of Maine Department of Disability Determination. John was predeceased by his son John M. Sullivan in 1992. He is survived by his loving wife Phillis (Brown) Sullivan of Portland; daughters Lynne E. Sullivan of Newton, MA and Mary T. Sullivan of Portland; his four sisters of Portland: Mary Lou Somers, Anne S. Ingraham, Janet S. McKane, and Catherine R. Sullivan; five nephews, a niece, and several grand nephews and nieces. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at The Cedars Nursing Center for the wonderful care John received. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, November 26 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway in South Portland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, November 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church on Mellon Street in Portland. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cedars Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center, 630 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103 or the Maine Cancer Center, 100 Campus Drive, Suite 108, Scarborough, Maine 04074.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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Phillis and family, My sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this time. Thinking of you, Wendy
– Wendy Ambrose
On behalf of my entire family, I want to let you know how sorry we are to hear of Jack’s passing. My dad I will never forget having to cook dinner on a shovel (because we forgot the cookware!) while on a cub scout camping trip with Jack John. We laughed a lot! We are thinking of all of you. Shawn
– Shawn Green
Dear Phyllis: So sorry to hear about Jack’s death. You your daughters are in our thoughts prayers at this time. Love, (Cousin) Owen Susan O’Donnell
– Owen M. O’Donnell
Sorry for your loss sending prayers……..
– Maureen Lynch Piette
I was saddened to learn of John’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with him several years ago for the State of Maine. He was always friendly, witty and a true gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
– George Prescott
You are in my thoughts and prayers
– Helen Cassidy
Uncle Jack you were one of the greatest, kindest, true Gentlemen out there. The Somers family feels blessed to have had you in our lives. You will be sadly missed by those whose lives you touched, but I know you will always be surrounded by Angels- Love, Susan
– Susan Somers-Carlin
Dear Phyllis and family- Please accept my deepest sympathy on John’s passing. It was with great saddness that I read of his death in yesterday’s newspaper. He was a great man and I often reflect on our years together commuting to Augusta. I will miss him.
– Skip Hoyt