Joseph A. Sullivan, 66, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017. He was the husband of Caroline F. (Babb) Sullivan and the late Lauren A. (Kitson) Sullivan.
Born in Providence, he was a son of William Francis and Marie Elizabeth (Smith) Sullivan. He served with the United States Marines. He dealt in antiques as both a job and a hobby, and he was also an auctioneer.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Nickole S. Daniel of Putnam, Connecticut, Christina L. Stanlewicz of Hope Valley, and Joseph A. Sullivan, Jr. of Cranston, as well as his five grandchildren: David J. Sullivan, Ayla Daniels, Abigail Daniels, Alyssa Daniels and Jack Stanlewicz, and his sisters, Marie A. Sullivan of Narraganset and Rosemary C. Porcelli of Warwick. He is predeceased by his brothers, William and Daniel Sullivan.
Funeral private. Burial with military honors in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visitation will be held Sunday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special Olympics RI Attn: Memorial/Recognition Gift 370 George Washington Highway, Smithfield, RI 02917.