Stephen James Sullivan
Tuesday, December 1, 1942
Date of Death:
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Age:
79 years old
Tuesday, December 1, 1942
Date of Death:
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Age:
79 years old
Tuesday, December 1, 1942
Date of Death:
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Age:
79 years old
Stephen James Sullivan
Stephen James Sullivan, died on October 20, 2022 at Cascade Creek in Rochester, MN.
He was born on December 1, 1942 in Birch Cooley Township to Benedict Dennis Sullivan and Marie Wilhelmina Eisenbarth. He was number 4 of 15 children.
Steve attended school in Morton, MN. He later went on to tech school in St. Paul. On July 10, 1965, he married the love of his life, Jean Nelson at St. Andrew’s in Fairfax, MN. The couple lived in Redwood Falls, MN, Massachusetts, California, Illinois, and landed in Rochester, MN, where they resided for 38 years. He worked his entire career as a field engineer for Digital, Compaq, and HP.
He loved to camp, square dance, play 500 and cribbage, and traveling to all 50 states, especially to Orange beach, AL.
Steve is survived by his wife, Jean of Rochester; children, Sean (Melissa) Sullivan and Pamela (Michael) Delaney of Rochester; grandchildren, Taylor Sullivan, Ethan Sullivan, Alec Sullivan, Max Sullivan, Raina Sullivan, and Stephanie Delaney; bonus grandchildren, Taylor Delaney and Braden Delaney; bonus great grandson, Elijah Griffith; siblings, Veronica Hecht, Dennis (Patricia) Sullivan, Patrick (Cindy) Sullivan, Kathy Sullivan (Johnathan Mitchell), Mary Sullivan (James Kanne), David (Debby) Sullivan, Richard (Linda) Sullivan, Kevin (Dory) Sullivan, Jean (George) Meinz, Donna (Mike) Barrett, Betty (Ron) Cramer, and Teresa (Bob) Noyes; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gerald and Francis; and one nephew, Joey.
The Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church with Father Sean Haremza officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass. A private burial will be at a later date in St. Patrick Cemetery in Franklin, MN.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Season’s Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences
The family of Stephen James Sullivan has received the following condolences.
To Jean and the Family,
John and I are very sorry to hear about Steve's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John has good memories of growing up with him, always enjoyed seeing you both at those reunions!
John and Donna Chmelar
Jean and family please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, father, sibling, grandparent, great grandparent, uncle, and friend. From what I have learned about Steve anyone who was touched by his life was blessed. I had the pleasure of meeting and visiting Steve the last few months at Cascade Creek with my therapy dog, Norman. It was easy at first to see how much Steve enjoyed our visits, but as you all know more difficult at the end, but I know he knew we were there and Norman always loved seeing him and cuddling with him. It was a privilege to be able to be with your loved one during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dalene & Norman
Seasons Hospice Volunteers
Steve was a great big brother. Although he was a lot older than me, he was graduated by the time I started grade school, I always looked forward to him coming back home to the farm. He was always smiling and laughing. He would tikle us or lift us high in the air. Make us smile and giggle. I love him. I'm jealous that Jean, Sean and Pam got to spend so much more time with him than I did. ?