In Taunton, July 7th 2009 Michael B. Sullivan husband of the late Susan (Courcy) Sullivan died suddenly at his home at the age of 53. Born in Taunton, Michael is the son of Francis Sullivan of Taunton and the late Miriam (Gardner) Sullivan. Michael graduated from Taunton High School class of 1975 and then went on to work at Taunton State Hospital for many years as a Steam Engineer. He enjoyed playing golf and his family. Michael was the father of Erin Haley and her husband Ted of Bridgewater, Emily Clanton and her husband Dave of Foxboro and Sean Sullivan of Fall River. Grandfather of Bryanna Sullivan of Foxboro. Brother of Stephen Sullivan and his wife Tricia of East Taunton and Dianne Cornaglia and her husband Jeff of Berkley. Uncle of Eric Sullivan of East Taunton and Josh Cornaglia of Berkley. Calling hours will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Tuesday July 14th from 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the Carl Sagan Foundation, P.O. Box 4864, Ithaca, NY, 14852.