Loving husband, father and grandpa
Vincent Ferrer Sullivan, 91, of Middlebury, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband, father and grandpa, he was predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years, Francine (Dozois) Sullivan; his son, Gary, and all of his 14 brothers and sisters. He was at the time of his death the eldest male member of his family both here and in Ireland.
He was born May 15, 1923, in New York City to Denis and Anne (Barry) Sullivan. He was a proud veteran of World War II and served as an armorer in Italy, Sicily and North Africa in the Army Air Corps. Following his service, he graduated from St. John’s University in Brooklyn, N.Y., with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and worked most of his life for Pan American Airlines, first as a flight attendant, then purser, then in management overseeing cabin operations. He was very proud to have developed the procedures for use on the first 747; he was on its first flight.
He lived and raised his family in East Northport, Long Island, N.Y., then lived in Pembroke Pines, Fla. and Lake Como, Pa. He moved to live with his daughter and son-in-law in Middlebury in 2002. Through his work for Pan Am and an interest in all cultures and places, he traveled to many parts of the world and enjoyed adventures on virtually all continents. He enjoyed birdwatching, fishing, deer hunting, and making and fixing things mechanical and in wood. He loved to celebrate all occasions and personified living and enjoying a good life.
He was a founding member of the A.R.I.S.T.I.C.S. on Long Island, which got together to enjoy gourmet meals and fellowship. He was a long-time member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Lake Como – achieving the rank of Noble Grand, and a member the American Legion, Six Star, Post 209 in Lakewood, Pa.
He is survived and will be missed by many: his daughter, Janine, and her husband, Kent, of Middlebury; his son Donald and his wife, Patti, of Felton, Calif.; his son William and fiancé, Debbi, of Spring Hill, Fla.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins in the large Sullivan clan.
Calling hours will be Friday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home at 235 Main St. N. in Southbury. Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Middlebury Congregational Church at 1242 Whittemore Road in Middlebury. Burial will be private. To place an online condolence, visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com
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