Francis E. Sullivan

Francis E. Sullivan, 88, of Hillcrest and Port St. Lucie FL, passed away October 29, 2024 at his home. He was predeceased by his wife Alberta C. “Bertie” Sullivan; parents Timothy J. and Mary L. Sullivan; children Robert S. Sullivan, and Christine (David) Brown; brothers, Timothy Sullivan, William Sullivan and his grandson Michael Brown. He is survived by his children David (LouAnn) Sullivan, Sandra (Mark Borden) Sullivan, Daniel (Marty) Sullivan; grandchildren, Deidre (Bradley) Garber, Alicia (Michael) Chilson, Kiel (Lyndsay) Sullivan, Cassidy Sullivan, Shane Sullivan, Briana (Keith) Spangenburg, and Darby Swartwood; great-grandchildren, Corey and McKenna Sullivan, Jordyn and Teagan Spangenburg, Payton and Olivia Swartwood; sisters-in-law, Carol Sullivan, Gloria Sullivan, Linda Schmidt, Kathy Hannon and brother-in-law William Schmidt, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Francis was born and raised in Binghamton, he joined the United States Navy and served as a crew member on the submarine USS Rock during the Korean War. After discharge he returned to Binghamton and worked for the Binghamton City Fire Department, where he retired as Captain, over the years he worked several part time jobs including driving for UPS. Fran was very active within his community, He was a member of the VFW Post 478, Elks Lodge #70, American Legion Post 1645, Binghamton Council 206 Knights of Columbus, the Ancient order of Hibernians, the Loyal Order of the Moose and the US Submarine Veterans Association.

A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, November 6, at St. Francis Of Assisi Church 1031 Chenango St, Binghamton. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am – 9:50 am. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery. 

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