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James F. Sullivan 1928 - 2006

James F. Sullivan of hawthorn street, in lowell, middlesex County, Massachusetts us was born on August 7, 1928 in Lowell, and died at age 77 years old on April 18, 2006 at Saints Memorial Medical Center in Lowell. James Sullivan was buried on April 22, 2006 at St Mary's Cemetery 90 River Rd, in Tewksbury.

James F. Sullivan
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hawthorn street, in lowell, middlesex County, Massachusetts 01851, us
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August 7, 1928
Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
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Saints Memorial Medical Center in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
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  • 08/7
    1928

    Birthday

    August 7, 1928
    Birthdate
    Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Caucasion

  • Nationality & Locations

    French, Irish

  • Early Life & Education

    Keith Academy, Lowell, MA, 1946 B.A., University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN, 1950 M.S., Boston University, Boston,MA, 1953

  • Religious Beliefs

    Catholic

  • Military Service

    United States Army, 1950-52

  • Professional Career

    Teacher/Head Footbal Coach, Keith Academy, Lowell, MA, 1954-58 Teacher, Butler School, Lowell, MA, 1958-65 Principal, Moody Junior High School Lowell, MA, 1965-91

  • Personal Life & Family

    Eucharistic Minister/Member, St. Margaret's Church Parish Counsil Member, Saint Vincent de Paul Society Trustee, Washington Savings Bank Member, Mount Pleasant Golf Club Member, University of Notre Dame Alumni Member, American Legion Vice President, Lowell YMCA Alumni Member, Lowell Legends Selection Committee
  • 04/18
    2006

    Death

    April 18, 2006
    Death date
    Lung Cancer
    Cause of death
    Saints Memorial Medical Center in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States
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  • 04/22
    2006

    Gravesite & Burial

    April 22, 2006
    Funeral date
    St Mary's Cemetery 90 River Rd, in Tewksbury, Massachusetts 01876, United States
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  • Obituary

    LOWELL—James F. Sullivan, 77 years old, a local principal for many years, and lifelong resident the Lowell, died Tuesday morning at Saints Memorial Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Louise (Kelley) Sullivan, with whom he would have celebrated fifty years of marriage this August. He was born in Lowell, on August 7, 1928, a son of the late James F. and Yvonne (Blanchette) Sullivan. He was a graduate of Keith Academy, Class of 1946, where he lettered in three sports: football, baseball and basketball. He was a member of the 1946 State Champion Baseball Team. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, Class of 1950. He received his Masters Degree in Education from Boston University, in 1953. Mr. Sullivan served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon his discharge, he completed his Masters Degree and began his teaching career. He taught at Keith Academy from 1954 until 1958 while serving as Head Football Coach. He then was a teacher at the Butler School from 1958 until 1965, when he took the job of principal at the Moody Junior High School. He served as Principal from 1965 until his retirement in 1991. Upon his retirement, the City of Lowell named a new middle school in his honor: The James F. Sullivan School of Communications. He was a devoted communicant of St. Margaret’s Church, where he was a Eucharistic Minister, served on the Parish Council, and was a member of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. He served as a Trustee at the Washington Savings Bank, and held membership in Mount Pleasant Golf Club, the University of Notre Dame Alumni, the American Legion, and served as the Vice President of Alumni for the YMCA. He was also a member of the Selection Committee for the Lowell Legends. Surviving him besides his wife are two daughters and sons-in-law: Maura S. and George McKenney, of Nashua, NH; and Nancy Louise, and Brian Downes, of Pelham, NH; two grandchildren: James Brian Downes and Alison Kelley Downes; a brother-in-law: Harold Gabaree, and his wife Lillian, of Lowell; two cousins: Bernice and Roy Mathison, of Culver City, CA; and Sr. Claudia Blanchette, S.N.D., of Andover; also several nieces and nephews and many friends. He was the brother of the late Rita Sullivan and Theresa Sullivan Gabaree. Friends may call from 4 to 8 PM on Friday, April 21st, at the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 Nesmith Street, (Rte. 38). His Funeral Mass to be offered Saturday, April 22nd, at 10 AM at ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. Donations in his memory may be made to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul; St. Margaret’s Church, 374 Stevens Street, Lowell, MA 01851.
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In 1928, in the year that James F. Sullivan was born, aviatrix Amelia Earhart, age 31, became the first woman to fly solo across North America and back in August. In June, she had been part of a 3 man crew that flew the Atlantic Ocean but since she had no instrument training, she couldn't fly the plane - she kept the flight log. The North American flight became one of her many "firsts" as a female pilot.
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In 1936, James was merely 8 years old when on November 2nd, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) debuted the world's first regular high-definition television service. The channel had a short schedule - Monday through Saturday, 3:00p to 4:00p and 9:00p to 10:00p. The first broadcast was "Opening of the BBC Television Service".
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Sullivan, Alice (May 22, 1914 - Jul 1986) Sullivan, Edward (Oct 7, 1911 - Sep 1975) Sullivan, Margaret (Nov 4, 1904 - Jul 1976) Sullivan, Delia (Apr 14, 1891 - Jun 1968) Sullivan, Joseph (Oct 19, 1914 - Mar 1974) Sullivan, Nicholas (Jan 25, 1920 - Oct 1971) Sullivan, Herbert (Mar 22, 1914 - Mar 31, 1992) Sullivan, Dorothy (Oct 20, 1899 - Feb 1995) Sullivan, William (Nov 18, 1890 - Nov 1969) Sullivan, Alice (Dec 22, 1911 - Oct 27, 1997)
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