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John W. Sullivan
Posted 4/15/07
John W. 'Bill' Sullivan, 86 LAUREL - John W. "Bill" Sullivan of Laurel passed away Friday, April 13, 2007, in his home in Laurel surrounded by his family. He was 86. He was born December 21, 1920, in …
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John W. Sullivan
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John W. 'Bill' Sullivan, 86
LAUREL - John W. "Bill" Sullivan of Laurel passed away Friday, April 13, 2007, in his home in Laurel surrounded by his family. He was 86.
He was born December 21, 1920, in Delmar, Maryland, a son of the late John and Cora Ellen Figgs Sullivan.
Mr. Sullivan's military service began in 1943. He proudly served his country in World War II in Company C 193 Glider Infantry of the 17th Airborne. Being one of three survivors from Company C, he was transferred to Company L. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge and Operation Varsity, the one and only air invasion of Germany. He received the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart to name a few.
"Jr." or "Whistling Bill" as he was known began his career in 1941 with the Pennsylvania Railroad, Maryland Division. He worked for Penn Central, Con Rail and ended his 42 years of service for the railroad with Amtrak in 1982. After retirement he kept active and productive with opening a business at the Laurel Flea Market with his wife and family. The business was quite successful and he became known as "the guy with the good stuff."
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Chuck Sullivan; a sister, Nelly Kubish; and two brothers, William Cannon and Marion Cannon.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Catherine Sullivan; a daughter and a son-in-law, Jean and John Melvin; five sons and three daughters-in-law, John J. and Meri Jane Sullivan, William P. and Ruth Sullivan, Christopher and Penny Sullivan, Thomas Sullivan and Mike Sullivan; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Morris and Amy McLaughlin of Philadelphia; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove St., Delmar, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial with military honors will follow in St. Stephens Cemetery, Delmar.
Memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
LAUREL - John W. "Bill" Sullivan of Laurel passed away Friday, April 13, 2007, in his home in Laurel surrounded by his family. He was 86.
He was born December 21, 1920, in Delmar, Maryland, a son of the late John and Cora Ellen Figgs Sullivan.
Mr. Sullivan's military service began in 1943. He proudly served his country in World War II in Company C 193 Glider Infantry of the 17th Airborne. Being one of three survivors from Company C, he was transferred to Company L. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge and Operation Varsity, the one and only air invasion of Germany. He received the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart to name a few.
"Jr." or "Whistling Bill" as he was known began his career in 1941 with the Pennsylvania Railroad, Maryland Division. He worked for Penn Central, Con Rail and ended his 42 years of service for the railroad with Amtrak in 1982. After retirement he kept active and productive with opening a business at the Laurel Flea Market with his wife and family. The business was quite successful and he became known as "the guy with the good stuff."
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Chuck Sullivan; a sister, Nelly Kubish; and two brothers, William Cannon and Marion Cannon.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Catherine Sullivan; a daughter and a son-in-law, Jean and John Melvin; five sons and three daughters-in-law, John J. and Meri Jane Sullivan, William P. and Ruth Sullivan, Christopher and Penny Sullivan, Thomas Sullivan and Mike Sullivan; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Morris and Amy McLaughlin of Philadelphia; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove St., Delmar, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial with military honors will follow in St. Stephens Cemetery, Delmar.
Memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
