James M. Sullivan
James (Jim) Sullivan, 77 a 46-year resident of Holland, PA and formerly of Whitman and Abington, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home on June 19, 2019.
Jim was the most beloved husband of 55 years to Evelyn Kristiansen Sullivan.
Born in Boston, MA to the late James and Mary (Quinn) Sullivan. He was the younger brother to the late Susan Hoxie.
Following graduation in 1959, from Whitman High School, MA, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served from 1959 to 1963. He was a graduate from Northeastern University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed by Honeywell Corporation first as a field service engineer and then as a manager in the Industrial Automation and Controls Division which required extensive world traveling. Jim served as Honeywell’s representative to the Industrial Heating Equipment Association as President and as a member of the Board of Directors. He was also a member of the American Society of Metals as well as the National Fire Protection Association, Vacuum Furnaces.
Jim enjoyed the many family gatherings, watching his sons and families grow. Other interests of Jim included his pool, boating, and woodworking.
In addition to his wife Evie, Jim is survived by his three sons, Mark (Debbra), Brian (Melanie), and John (Kimberly) as well as seven wonderful grandchildren: Christine, Kathleen, Megan, Cassandra, Hannah, Patrick, Cooper and one great grandchild: Ellanore. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law Marjorie Walsh and Lois Kristiansen and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 10:00AM until his Funeral Mass 11:30AM in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, P.O. Box 781352 Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352 or to a charity of choice.
Not Specified
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:30 AMSt. Bede The Venerable Church
1071 Holland Road
Holland, PA 18966Service
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019
11:30 AMSt. Bede The Venerable Church
1071 Holland Road
Holland, PA 18966Not Specified
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019
1:00 PMWashington Crossing National Cemetery
830 Highland Road
Newtown, PA 18940