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Obituary for Sullivan


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday March 22, 2002

John L Sullivan, 54, Christian and Longtime resident and businessman of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2002. He is survived by his loving mother, Wanda Sullivan Palmer of Albuquerque and by his children whom he was extremely proud of and loved more than life; son, John R. Sullivan of Albuquerque; daughters, Stacey Sullivan and Rachel Trujillo, of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Audrey; brothers, Bruce Sullivan of Albuquerque and Donald Sullivan of Palm Desert, CA,; sisters, Kathleen Burton of Tucumcari, NM, Lynette Sullivan and Susan Sullivan, both of Albuquerque; uncle, Bruce Cromer of El Paso, TX and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph, in 1969, his brother, Joseph Jr., in 1970 and his sister, Lynn, in 1989. John was born in Silver City, NM on August 30, 1947 to Joseph and Wanda Sullivan. After graduating from Manzano High School, in 1965, John served in Vietnam aboard the same ship with his now deceased brother, Joe. He owned and operated Sullivan Construction since 1970 and Albuquerque Stair and Wood Turnings since 1977. He was a very active member and served on the Board of Directors of the Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico. John also served on the TVI Carpentry Advisory Board. John devoted his life to caring for his family and friends and will be greatly missed by those whose life he has touched. Services will be held Friday, March 22, 2002, 1:00 pm, at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna, NE with Pastor C.B. Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be John R. Sullivan, Bruce Sullivan, Brian Heronimus, Robert Sullivan, Dennis Lister and Jack Schultz. Honorary Pallbearers will be Delbert Young, Donald Sullivan, Ray Sandy, Nathan Williams and Robert Ingersoll. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may by made to a World Trade Center Relief Fund, as per John's request. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas NE.