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July 7, 2019

Veteran

David M. Sullivan

Sullivan, David M. of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, died July 7, 2019.

Son of the late Michael and Ethel (Cook) Sullivan. Beloved husband of Mildred G. (Foley) Sullivan. Loving father of Michael D. Sullivan and his wife, Gayle, of Freetown, Paul E. Sullivan and his wife, Helen, of Northborough, and Brian J. Sullivan and his wife, Monique, of Topsham, ME; Papa to Matthew, Amy, and James (J.P.) and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Ethel Colbert, Robert, Arthur, Ned, Jack and Paul.

Born April 5, 1935, David was a graduate of Dorchester High School and served four years in the U.S. Air Force. His distinguished career included 33 years with Exxon Corporation in Everett, MA, working as a Lab Technician, followed by 8 years at Mass. Highway. In retirement, he volunteered at the South Shore Hospital, making many friends.

David most enjoyed his time with family, from cooking on the backyard grill and playing golf with his sons, to the numerous holiday get-togethers and vacation trips to New Hampshire and Disneyworld. In his early years, he was also an excellent ballroom dancer.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation on Saturday, July 13, from 8:30 AM-9:30 AM at the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital), followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Albert the Great Church, Weymouth at 10 AM. Burial will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Weymouth.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Albert the Great Church Parish Office, 234 Pleasant Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190.