Mr. Gerald P. Sullivan

LOWELL—Gerald P. Sullivan, 79, the beloved husband of Donna M. (Martin) Sullivan, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Gerald was born in Lowell on June 11, 1941, a son of Edward and Marguerite (Brennan) Sullivan. He attended Lowell Schools and was a Lowell High School graduate. Gerald was very well liked by his peers and was known, even at a young age, as a perfect Gentleman. Gerald had many hobbies and activities that he enjoyed but nothing was more important than his family, whom he was completely devoted to. He was the loving husband of Donna and the adoring father of Shaun, Ryan, Kara, and Kristen. He and Donna raised their family in N. Chelmsford and in his retirement he relished being a grandfather to Caroline, Natalie, Vivienne, Declan and Katherine. Gerald was appointed a Lowell Firefighter on April 19, 1970 and was assigned to Engine 3. Gerald spent 30 years on the department and his hard work, dedication, and love of his work was recognized by his fellow firefighters, as well as the Administration, and the City of Lowell. In 1976, he was promoted to Lieutenant, working on Engine 4. Two and a half years later, he received another promotion, this time to Captain, and was assigned to Engine 1. In 1984 Gerald was yet again promoted to Deputy Chief and assigned to Car 3. Gerald stayed at this post until his retirement on September 15, 2000. Gerald was well rounded and had many interests. He enjoyed cars of all kinds and was very handy when it came to working on them. He loved golf and would play whenever he could. He was also a skier and a racquetball player. Gerald was also a member of the Lowell Elks. Gerald was a well-respected gent in his place of work, in his home, and especially by his entire family. He will be missed by all who knew him, and loved him, and were loved by him. Gerald is survived by his wife, Donna (Martin) Sullivan of N. Chelmsford, his sons, Shaun Sullivan and Ryan Sullivan, both of N. Chelmsford, his daughters, Kara (Sullivan) Kirkpatrick and her husband Sean, and Kristen (Sullivan) Laubner and her husband David; his five grandchildren, Caroline, Natalie, Vivienne, Declan, and Katherine; his brother William Sullivan and his wife Sheila, his sister Gail (Sullivan) Caulfield and her husband John, his sister-in-law, Jacqueline Sullivan; his brother-in-law Gary Martin and his wife Kristin, and his sister-in-law Ann Baillargeon and her husband James; his cousin Patricia Sullivan and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Gerald was the brother of the late Edward Sullivan, Marlene (Sullivan) Lamarre and her husband Edward. SULLIVAN– In Lowell, February 28, 2021, at Lowell General Hospital, Gerald P. Sullivan, 79, Beloved husband of Donna M. (Martin) Sullivan, and retired Lowell Deputy Fire Chief. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCabe FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on Thursday March 4, 2021 from 10 AM until 12 Noon followed by his Funeral Mass at 1 o’clock at St. John the Evangelist Church, 115 Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford. Burial will follow at Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Tewksbury. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Gerald’s memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mr. Gerald P. Sullivan

June 11, 1941 - February 28, 2021