Posted by Clyde
on 10/27/2009, 6:40 pm
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Sullivan, Charles
Charles S. Sullivan SUFFOLK - Charles Stephen "Charlie" Sullivan, 62, of Bennett's Pasture Road, died Oct. 24, 2009, after a brief illness. Charlie is survived by his adored wife and soul mate of 36 years, Margaret D. "Peggy" Sullivan. He leaves two beloved children: a son, Matthew P. Sullivan and a daughter, Amanda E. Sullivan; a cherished granddaughter, Adriana, whom he affectionately called his "sweet baboo;" and a brother, Mark, of Hallowell, Maine. First and foremost a dedicated family man, Charlie devoted his life to building a safe and nurturing environment for those he loved. A devout congregant of St. Therese's Parish and a tireless volunteer for charities and youth sports organizations, Charlie's enthusiasm and loyalty touched the lives of all who knew him. A Portsmouth native, Charlie was the son of the late Charles A. and Mildred D. Sullivan. A 1965 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, as captain of the debate team he led the school to a state championship. In 2003, he retired as an information technology specialist at SUPSHIP/NAVSEA Portsmouth after 38 years of federal service. Charlie was Past Exalted Ruler and Lodge Secretary of BPO Elks No.82 and Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 418. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated by the Rev. James Gordon at 7 p.m. Wednesday in St. Therese's Catholic Church. A reception will follow in the church social hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Maison Fortune Orphanage in Hinche, Haiti in care of St. Therese's Church, 4137 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23321 or to a charity of choice. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is assisting the family. "God looked around His garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful. He always takes the best." (traditional Irish prayer)
Published in The Virginian Pilot on 10/27/2009
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