Obituary of John E Sullivan

John E. Sullivan, a long time resident of Somers, NY died Wednesday April 8, 2020 at Putnam Hospital he was 88. He was born on August 31, 1931 and grew up in Yonkers, NY before moving to Somers in 1968. John was a United States Marine Veteran who served during the Korean War. John was a graduate of Mount St. Michael High School and Manhattan College. John is the beloved husband of Barbara and is the loving father of Frances of Hyde Park NY, John of Hawthorne NY, Joseph of Carmel NY and James of Ft. Edward, NY. He is the devoted grandfather of Shannon, Shane, Jack, Victoria, Abigail, Jimmy and Emma. John is survived by his brothers Eugene, Emmett and Joseph. His brother Michael and his sister MaryLou predeceased him. Two years ago at age 86, he proudly flew to Washington, D.C. on one of the Hudson Valley Honor Flights to commemorate veterans who died in service to the country. John was past president of the Sno Cats Ski Club of Rye, NY of which he was still an active member. He was a past president and is a life member of the Somers Lions Club, past Commander of the Somers VFW and a member of the Marine Corps League. He was also a member Westchester Trails hiking group. He loved boating, fishing, skiing, going to the gym along with spending time with his family. His final resting place is at Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville New York.