Peter John Sullivan

On Saturday, February 11th, 2023, Peter J. “Bumpy” Sullivan, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went to be with our Lord at age 83. He was born September 5th, 1939, to Mortimer and Lillian Sullivan in Springfield, Massachusetts. Peter served in the Air Force National Guard and was activated and stationed in France during the Berlin Crisis. After graduating from Western New England College with a degree in Management, he worked as a computer programming specialist. Later, he worked as an insurance auditor, international help desk representative, and volunteered in retirement as a tax specialist with the AARP program. Peter was preceded in death by his parents, Mortimer and Lillian, grandson, Owen, and granddaughter, Michelle. He is survived by his loving family, including Lorraine, his beloved wife and best friend of 61 years; son, Michael Sullivan and Gina Sullivan; son, Mark Sullivan and Jennifer Clifton-Sullivan; and daughter, Debra and John Fredette; along with 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Jane and husband, Bobby; sister, Monica and partner, Ed; sister, Anne and husband, Ken; his brother, Chris; treasured dog, Sadie; and many more family and friends. Peter had a great love for his family that poured out to those around him. Always willing to lend a helping hand, he and his family opened their heart and home to 40 newborn foster children over the course of 8 years. He was known for his sense of humor and witty one-liners—things that served him well during his time acting at the Henderson County Performing Arts Center. Also very involved in his parish community, he served as an Extraordinary Minister, Lector, and volunteer with the St. Vincent de Paul Society, ACTS Retreat, and parish food pantry. As a member of the Knights of Columbus, he achieved the rank of 4th-degree Knight and served as Admiral, Faithful Navigator, and District Deputy. His volunteering also reached his wider community through the apheresis blood donor program, Toys for Tots, Christmas slipper trees, float decorating for the Gun Barrel City Christmas Parade, the VA, and the Flag Lease Program, which he expanded to St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 24th at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Magdalene in Flint, Texas. A rosary will be held an hour prior to Mass, with a luncheon to follow. Interment will take place at the DFW National Cemetery on Tuesday, February 28th, at 1:15 PM. At the request of the cemetery, those wishing to attend the interment should arrive 20 minutes early in order to be guided to the correct location. To watch the funeral, please click on the following link: https://www.facebook.com/SMMFlint In lieu of giving flowers, the family asks that those who are able instead make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County or The Hospice of East Texas, two organizations that played a vital role in Bumpy’s last few years and days of life. Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County 3531 S. Broadway Ave. Tyler, TX 75701 www.alzalliance.org The Hospice of East Texas 4111 University Boulevard Tyler, Texas 75701 www.hospiceofeasttexas.org

Peter John Sullivan

September 5, 1939 - February 11, 2023