Obituary for Wendell Thomas Sullivan
Wendell Thomas Sullivan, 93, of East Syracuse died after a brief illness on December 4, 2019. He was born and raised in Eastwood and graduated from Eastwood High School. Tom served in the US Marine Corps during WWII in the Pacific Theater.
He retired from Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation after 38 years of service. He was a Union supporter and served as President of IBEW Local 79.
Tom was an avid golfer and gardener. He enjoyed his swimming pool, playing baseball when he was younger and coaching for Eastwood Little League. After retirement he and his wife traveled extensively.
He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia; brothers, Lawrence and Myron and sisters, Cecilia Fletcher and Loretta LaFex.
He is survived by his brothers, Eugene, John and Everett (Myrna); children, Kevin D. (Sharon) Sullivan, Terence H. (Judy) Sullivan, Marjorie A. (George) Christy, Daniel T. (Alison) Sullivan, Thomas A. (Kathleen) Sullivan and Bradley J. Sullivan; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call from 2:00 to 4:30 pm on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at R.H. Schepp & Son Minoa Chapel, 6530 Schepps Corners Rd., Minoa. The service will follow the calling hours. The burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Foundation, 973 James St., Suite 250, Syracuse, NY 13203.
He retired from Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation after 38 years of service. He was a Union supporter and served as President of IBEW Local 79.
Tom was an avid golfer and gardener. He enjoyed his swimming pool, playing baseball when he was younger and coaching for Eastwood Little League. After retirement he and his wife traveled extensively.
He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia; brothers, Lawrence and Myron and sisters, Cecilia Fletcher and Loretta LaFex.
He is survived by his brothers, Eugene, John and Everett (Myrna); children, Kevin D. (Sharon) Sullivan, Terence H. (Judy) Sullivan, Marjorie A. (George) Christy, Daniel T. (Alison) Sullivan, Thomas A. (Kathleen) Sullivan and Bradley J. Sullivan; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call from 2:00 to 4:30 pm on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at R.H. Schepp & Son Minoa Chapel, 6530 Schepps Corners Rd., Minoa. The service will follow the calling hours. The burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Foundation, 973 James St., Suite 250, Syracuse, NY 13203.