Tom "Biggie" Sullivan born on June 29, 1948 a graduate of Charlestown
High, class of 1965 grew up in Charlestown (forever Townie) and later raised his
family in East Boston followed by a happy Florida retirement entered into eternal
life on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Tom with his notable easy going
demeanor was combating Esophageal Cancer that was complicated by recent
exposure to Covid 19.
Tom, married the love of his life and true soul mate Marie Raphanella of East
Boston in 1982, they raised two sons, Kenneth and Kris and very much enjoyed
their daughter in-law Deanna with grandchildren, Cody, Zachary, Alexandra and
Jakob. Tom retired from Teamsters Local 25 in June of 2009 then made home in
Punta Gorda where they enjoyed their daily (dedicated) walks and other activities
with their old and new friends.
Tom the son of the late Joseph and Mary (May Gordon) Sullivan of Mead St with
brother’s Joe, Jim, Harold and sister, Mary will always be thought of and referred
to the easy going brother that would always answer “whatever”.
Marie and the entire family would love to welcome Tom’s friends and family to a
“Celebration of Life” during Tom’s birthday week of June 29 , 2021 on a Boston
Harbor Charter boat cruise while his ashes are reunited with a place Tom called
home.