Douglas Henry Sullivan

Douglas H. Sullivan of East Hartford, 78, husband of 54 years, of Irene (Martin) Sullivan, passed away on July 1, 2021. Doug was born on July 24, 1942, in Nashua, NH, to Louis and Blanche (Gagne) Sullivan. Doug was employed by the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church, and ran the Bingo for several years. He is survived by his daughter, Dorene Willey, and grandson, Matthew Willey, both of Ellington; a sister, Carol Karpelman, of East Hartford; and many nieces and nephews. Doug was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Louis and Edmond; and sisters, Doris Jones and Eileen LaMere. Doug’s family would like to express their deep gratitude to the Salmon Brook staff for their wonderful care. Calling Hours will be held Tuesday July 13, 2021 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home 318 Burnside Ave. East Hartford, CT. 06108. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday July 14, 2021 at 10:00am at St. Mary’s R.C. Church 15 Maplewood Ave. East Hartford, CT. 06108 the family request anyone attending the Funeral Mass go directly to Church. Committal immediately following at Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To sign the online guestbook go to www.NewkirkandWhitney.com