Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Jeffrey was the son of the late Jeffrey E. and Ann Marie (Holden) Sullivan. A graduate of Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River, Massachusetts, Jeffrey had a long career in car sales, including more than twenty years as the Sales Manager at Saccucci Honda in Middletown, Rhode Island prior to opening Sully’s Auto Sales in Fall River, MA where he was the proprietor until he retired.
In his youth, Jeffrey was a Boy Scout, an altar boy at Sacred Heart Church, enjoyed boating, including racing the family Candy sailboat, “Bit of Honey” on the Sakonnet River, skiing, and music. As an adult, his love of a variety of music continued from rock n’ roll, R&B to Celtic Women, classic cars, tropical beaches, boating, and spending time with his friends at LePage’s Seafood and Grille. Jeffrey adored and loved his grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with them and was very proud of them.
Mr. Sullivan is survived by his daughter, Geraldine Sullivan of Cranston, RI; grandson, Tyler Avilla of Lakeville, MA; a granddaughter, Catrina Sullivan of Cranston, RI; sisters Roseann Sullivan Carroll and her husband, Richard P. of Barnstable Village, Claire Sullivan of Centerville, MA, Anne Marie Short and her husband John R. of Kennebunk, ME; a brother Richard H. Sullivan and his wife Laila of N. Dartmouth, MA, and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation on Thursday, July 15, 2021 from 4 to 7pm in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River. His burial will be private. To place an online tribute or directions, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com
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