Mr. Joseph M. Sullivan

May 25, 1942 - May 26, 2012

Joseph M. Sullivan Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather TYNGSBOROUGH—Joseph M. Sullivan, the beloved husband of Doris L. (Brunelle) Sullivan, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 26, 2012 at Lowell General Hospital, with his family by his side, following a brief illness. He had just turned 70 years old on Friday. Joe was a 12 year resident of Tyngsborough and had been a longtime resident of the Sacred Heart Parish in Lowell. Joseph was born in Lowell on May 25, 1942, a son of the late Timothy and Mary Jo (Connors) Sullivan. He attended the Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School. Mr. Sullivan married Doris L. Brunelle on February 24, 1962 at St. Peter’s Church, and together they raised four wonderful children. Joe and Doris celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary this past February. Joe was employed for 24 years at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell in the Maintenance Department, retiring in 2002. While at the University, Mr. Sullivan was the President of the NGAE Union, representing the National Association of Government Employees at UMASS for six years. Joe held membership in the Pawtucketville Social Club. He was a former President of the Oliveria Minor League Baseball for 15 years, and a former President of the Lowell Junior Bowling League. Mr. Sullivan was awarded the Key to The City of Lowell in recognition for his outstanding volunteer work with Lowell youngsters. Joe enjoyed spending time with and loving his 10 grandchildren. He was funny, a practical joker with a good sense of humor. Joe was also a loyal Boston sports fan, even when his teams were not winning. Surviving Mr. Sullivan are his four children and their spouses, Cynthia and Alex Michaels of Lowell, Susan and Mike Paganelli of Lowell, Joseph and Claudia Sullivan of Lawrenceville, GA, and Paul and Tracy Sullivan of Westford; ten grandchildren, Stephanie, Zachary and Lauren Michaels, Nicholas and Veronika Fortin, Breanne and Jessica Sullivan, Michael, Matthew, and Melissa Sullivan; two sisters, Maureen Lefebvre and her husband Roger of Florida and Seabrook, NH, and Joanne Bodwell and her husband Jeff of Lowell; two brothers, Bernard Sullivan and his wife Maggie of Lowell, and Timothy Sullivan of Lowell; a sister-in-law, Pauline Morales; his Godchildren, Erin Mills and Michael Lefebvre, and many nieces, nephews, and friends, especially his dear friend Frank. FUNERAL NOTICE SULLIVAN—In Lowell, May 26, 2012 at Lowell General Hospital. Joseph M. Sullivan, 70, beloved husband of Doris L. (Brunelle) Sullivan, former longtime Lowell residents. At Mr. Sullivan’s request, all services were held privately. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com