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Obituary:
Haverhill Gazette, The (MA) - September 27, 2007
Deceased Name: Tribute: Vincent R. Sullivan, 88; World War II veteran
A decorated World War II veteran, Vincent R. Sullivan retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard after 40 years of service as a shop planner.
"He was so proud of his job. He did it all when he was working there," said Mr. Sullivan's daughter, Joan P. Sullivan of Haverhill. "When we were kids, they'd open up the shipyard for a day each year for families to come in. He'd take our whole family and show us around and onto the submarines. He was so proud of his position and for working there 40 years."
A humble and strong man, Mr. Sullivan was known as "Mr. Fix-it" to many of his family and neighbors because he could repair almost anything.
"Whether it was electrical, plumbing, eyeglasses, you name it, he could fix it," said Mr. Sullivan's daughter, Barbara A. Sullivan of Haverhill. "We used to give him our jewelry or watches or bracelets to fix, and he'd do it."
Mr. Sullivan also enjoyed working in his garden and around his home.
"He loved his yard," Barbara A. Sullivan said. "I think he had the greenest grass in Haverhill."
A native and lifelong resident of Haverhill, Vincent R. Sullivan died Monday, Sept. 24, 2007, at Caritas Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. He was 88.
Mr. Sullivan was the husband of the late Helen (Lane) Sullivan, to whom he was married for 40 years at the time of her death.
"She was the love of his life," Barbara A. Sullivan said. "He and my mom were a team. They were very devoted to each other."
Mr. Sullivan was born on Sept. 16, 1919, son of the late John J. and Bridget A. (Hoar) Sullivan. He attended local schools and graduated from the former Haverhill Trade School with the Class of 1938.
"My father didn't have it easy as a kid. His dad died when he was young, and he really loved his dad," Barbara A. Sullivan said. "My father's favorite song was 'My Old Man' in memory of his dad."
Mr. Sullivan served as a ship fitter in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Dayton. He was a recipient of the World War II Victory Medal, American Theatre Medal, and the Asiatic-PacificTheatre Medal with one Star.
"He was very proud of his service," Barbara A. Sullivan.
Mr. Sullivan was a member of All Saints Parish of Haverhill and a former member of Saint James Parish.
"He was a very sincere man," said Barbara A. Sullivan, "who would do anything for his family and his kids."
Mr. Sullivan was predeceased by his late wife Helen (Lane) Sullivan; his father-in-law, John P. Lane, who was like a father to him; also two brothers James P. Sullivan and John B. Sullivan; and four sisters, Helen Osborne, Margaret P. Sullivan, Mary Donahue and Catherine Sullivan.
Mr. Sullivan's survivors include a son, John P. Sullivan and his wife Janice of Palmdale, Calif.; three daughters, Mary L. Lesiczka and her husband Richard, Barbara A. Sullivan and Joan P. Sullivan, all of Haverhill; two grandchildren, Katherine (Lesiczka) Wolman and husband Daniel Wolman of Maynard and Matthew Lesiczka of Boston; a great-granddaughter, Hannah Lane Wolman; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Route 121A, Plaistow, N.H. His funeral will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. in Saint James Church, Winter St., Haverhill. Burial will follow in Saint James Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The American Heart Association.
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1919 - 2007 (88 years)