Joseph J. Sullivan
Worked for Schindler Elevator and Shop ‘n Save
Joseph J. “Sonny” Sullivan, 77, of Washington, died Friday, May 31, 2013, in UPMC-Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born September 25, 1935, in Hayes, a son of the late Joseph R. and Edna E. Rycon Sullivan.
Mr. Sullivan retired in 1994 after working for more than 30 years with Schindler Elevator Co. of which the last 14 years were spent working in Chicago before moving back home to Pittsburgh to retire. For the last 16 years, he worked in the meat department in Washington Shop ‘n Save.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Sullivan was an avid Steelers fan, liked to watch movies and work in his yard. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be missed sadly by his family and many friends.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Macfarlane Sullivan; two sons, J.R. Sullivan and Michael Sullivan, both of Eighty Four; three daughters, Deborah Sullivan and Suzanne Baumgard, both of Eighty Four, and Amy Jo Sullivan of Canonsburg; six grandchildren, Carly Del Ray, Kelsey Peters, Kaytlin and Kyle Sullivan and Colton and Tyler Baumgard; a sister, Patricia (Leonard) Spicuzza; two brothers-in-law, Robert A. Macfarlane and James W. (Dawn) Macfarlane of Monongahela; a sister-in-law, Terrie Macfarlane of New Salem; and many nieces and nephews.
He also leaves behind his loving dog, Cooper.
Preceding him in death was a grandson, Chaz Sullivan, and a brother-in-law, Thomas H. Macfarlane Jr.
Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Marshall Marra Funeral Home, 216 Chess Street, Monongahela, 724-258-6767, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 3, with the Rev. Mark Woomer officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery. Visit marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.