Sullivan, Michael E. "Sully" of Bellingham, formerly of North Quincy, died on May 21, 2012 surrounded by the family he loved, he was 59. The beloved husband of 39 years to Donna ( Coutts) Sullivan of Bellingham. Cherished father of Christine Sullivan of Bellingham and Jennifer Sullivan of Mansfield. Loving Son of Marilyn (Dean) Sullivan of FL and Sandwich and the late Robert Sullivan. Devoted grandfather of Taylor Sullivan of Bellingham and Kristian Broderick of Mansfield. Brother of Bobby Sullivan of Sandwich, Kathy Whalen of Ohio, Patty Chong of Wellsley, Betty Curtis of NY, Danny Sullivan of NH and Mark Sullivan of CA. Son in Law of Al Coutts of Quincy and the late Doris Coutts. Brother in Law of Marion Coutts of Brockton, Eddie Coutts of Plainville, Barbara Piccuito and Johnny Coutts both of Quincy, Debbie Doherty of Weymouth, Cynthia Kennedy of Attleboro, Alex Coutts of Taunton and Susan Estabrooks of Middleboro. Michael also leaves his 3 beloved dogs Murray, Natasha.and Faith. He also leaves, on both sides of the family, many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Michael grew up in North Quincy. He worked as a General Manager for Northeastern Petroleum for many years. After his retirement, he kept busy working as a handyman in Bellingham. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, boating and camping. Michael was a man with a generous giving heart who went out of his way to help others. His life focus was making life better for others. For his family, his passing leaves a void in their hearts, but they are grateful for all the blessings he brought into their lives.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday May 29th from 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 10 AM.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Michael may be made to Make A Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Place, unit 201, Boston, MA 02114 .