IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Thomas David
Sullivan
July 22, 1938 – September 10, 2009
Obituary
Southbury- Mr. Thomas David Sullivan, born in Waterbury, CT on July 22, 1938 died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on September 10, 2009.
Thomas Sullivan is the second child of the late Francis T. Sullivan and Margaret Walsh Sullivan of Waterbury, CT. He is survived by his wife Arlene Francis Bowen Sullivan of Southbury CT., his children Thomas D. Sullivan Jr. and his wife Susan Sullivan of Shelton, CT, Kathleen M. Becce and her husband Daniel Becce of Waterbury, CT, Maureen M. Kenney and her husband Philip Kenney of Bedford Hills, NY, Karen A. Mattera and her husband John Mattera Jr. of Bethel, CT, and Nancy L. LaRocca and her husband Mario LaRocca of Bethel, CT, twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is also survived by his brother Francis J. Sullivan and his wife Margaret of Chatham, MA, Joseph W. Sullivan and his wife Alice of Southbury, CT, Raymond Sullivan and his wife Margaret of Watertown, CT and is predeceased by his brother Robert F. Sullivan of Enfield, CT and his wife Barbara Sullivan as well as twenty five nieces and nephews.
Tom was a devoted and loyal employee of the American Brass Metal Hose Division for over 40 years. His employment with American Brass as a traveling sales executive garnered him an opportunity to enjoy lasting friendships in Connecticut, New Jersey, Texas, New York and where ever else his travels would take him. Post retirement Tom took pride in his employment with the Heritage Village Association in Southbury CT. as the Mini Van Driver. He took great care and interest in his many passengers from "The Village". He loved to meet new people and leaves behind countless friends across the country. He is a former member of the Knights of Columbus in Dallas Texas and was most recently a member of the Waterbury Elks Club #265. Tom enjoyed community theatre and participated in the cast of Westside Story and 1776 with the Yorktown Theater Company. His starring role was to sing Danny Boy at the wedding receptions of his children, nieces and nephews upon request. He enjoyed playing golf with his son and brothers and the camaraderie of meeting with friends and brothers at his favorite neighborhood establishments. Above all Tom adored his wife Arlene, with whom he would be celebrating a Golden Anniversary with on November 28th 2009. He loved and prided his children, daughter in law, sons in law, grandchildren and great grandchild. His dedication, hard work and sacrifice through the years for his family earned him the unspeakable love and respect of his family. Tom was a force to be reckoned with, with an exuberant personality, "the gift" of a full head of hair and a handsome smile that would light up any room he walked into. He will be greatly missed, always loved and never forgotten.
Arrangements: A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, September 14, at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church in Southbury. Calling hours are Sunday, September 13, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the daily chapel of Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be private. Arrangements are in the care of the Bergin Funeral Home 290 East Main St. Waterbury. For more information or to submit an online condolence please visit www.berginfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations kindly be made to The Sacred Heart Mustard Seed Fund, Sacred Heart Parish, 910 Main Street South, Southbury, Connecticut 06488.
Thomas Sullivan is the second child of the late Francis T. Sullivan and Margaret Walsh Sullivan of Waterbury, CT. He is survived by his wife Arlene Francis Bowen Sullivan of Southbury CT., his children Thomas D. Sullivan Jr. and his wife Susan Sullivan of Shelton, CT, Kathleen M. Becce and her husband Daniel Becce of Waterbury, CT, Maureen M. Kenney and her husband Philip Kenney of Bedford Hills, NY, Karen A. Mattera and her husband John Mattera Jr. of Bethel, CT, and Nancy L. LaRocca and her husband Mario LaRocca of Bethel, CT, twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is also survived by his brother Francis J. Sullivan and his wife Margaret of Chatham, MA, Joseph W. Sullivan and his wife Alice of Southbury, CT, Raymond Sullivan and his wife Margaret of Watertown, CT and is predeceased by his brother Robert F. Sullivan of Enfield, CT and his wife Barbara Sullivan as well as twenty five nieces and nephews.
Tom was a devoted and loyal employee of the American Brass Metal Hose Division for over 40 years. His employment with American Brass as a traveling sales executive garnered him an opportunity to enjoy lasting friendships in Connecticut, New Jersey, Texas, New York and where ever else his travels would take him. Post retirement Tom took pride in his employment with the Heritage Village Association in Southbury CT. as the Mini Van Driver. He took great care and interest in his many passengers from "The Village". He loved to meet new people and leaves behind countless friends across the country. He is a former member of the Knights of Columbus in Dallas Texas and was most recently a member of the Waterbury Elks Club #265. Tom enjoyed community theatre and participated in the cast of Westside Story and 1776 with the Yorktown Theater Company. His starring role was to sing Danny Boy at the wedding receptions of his children, nieces and nephews upon request. He enjoyed playing golf with his son and brothers and the camaraderie of meeting with friends and brothers at his favorite neighborhood establishments. Above all Tom adored his wife Arlene, with whom he would be celebrating a Golden Anniversary with on November 28th 2009. He loved and prided his children, daughter in law, sons in law, grandchildren and great grandchild. His dedication, hard work and sacrifice through the years for his family earned him the unspeakable love and respect of his family. Tom was a force to be reckoned with, with an exuberant personality, "the gift" of a full head of hair and a handsome smile that would light up any room he walked into. He will be greatly missed, always loved and never forgotten.
Arrangements: A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, September 14, at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church in Southbury. Calling hours are Sunday, September 13, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the daily chapel of Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be private. Arrangements are in the care of the Bergin Funeral Home 290 East Main St. Waterbury. For more information or to submit an online condolence please visit www.berginfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations kindly be made to The Sacred Heart Mustard Seed Fund, Sacred Heart Parish, 910 Main Street South, Southbury, Connecticut 06488.
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