William Sullivan

William Francis Sullivan, Sr., 84, passed away on December 8, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Bill was born in Prospect on June 30, 1928, the son of Timothy and Molly (Fitzgerald) Sullivan. He was the loving husband of Bernice (Sherman) Sullivan for sixty-one years. He graduated from Levenworth High School early to volunteer for the US Army. He was stationed in Korea until his discharge in 1947. He began work at the age of 15 for US Time, learned the machinist’s trade at Blake and Johnson’s and gave 37 years of service to the Iseli Corporation where he rose to the position of foreman. After his retirement from Iseli’s, he worked as a manager for Foam Plastics of New England for three years. Bill and his wife, Bernice, have been residents of Prospect since 1958. He was a passionate hobbyist. His early love of boating led him to become a charter member of the Waterbury Power Squadron from which he retired as a Lt. Commander A.P. He was also one of the founders of the Nutmeg Radio Controlled Flyers of Thomaston, a former Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 27 of Prospect, a member of the Chase Rifle and Pistol Club, and in recent years enjoyed the lunches, trips and Wii Bowling competitions at the Prospect Senior Center. Bill was chosen as the Irish Mayor of Prospect for St Patrick’s Day in 2006. Besides his wife, he is survived by his four sons, Dennis Sullivan and his wife Donna of Oakville; Shawn Sullivan and his wife Donna of Thomaston; Dr. Brian Sullivan of Harwinton; and Bill Sullivan, Jr. and his wife Nicole of Burlington. He also leaves a brother, Robert Sullivan and his wife Jan of Watertown, five grandchildren, Christopher Sullivan of Portland, Maine; Kelly Sullivan of Naugatuck; Kathleen Sullivan of Bomoseen, Vermont; Timothy and Meghan Sullivan of Burlington; a great grandson, Brenden Mangalee of Naugatuck; as well as two nieces and a nephew. He is predeceased by a sister, Marie Sullivan. The funeral will be held on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church, 2030 East Main St, Waterbury. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Rd, Rte. 69, Prospect on Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Prospect Senior Center, 6 Center Street, Prospect, CT, 06712.