Terence F. Sullivan of Valley Cottage, NY, 70 years old, passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2021. He was born on March 27th, 1951 to John and Margaret Sullivan. Raised in the Highbridge section of the Bronx, NY, he was proud of his Bronx roots and passed his love of all things Yankees to his children and grandchildren. He loved giving his grandchildren tours of his old neighborhood, his basketball courts and the High Bridge near Yankee Stadium. He attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, All Hallows High School and Iona College. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Donna Tormey in 1972 and they became residents of Valley Cottage where they raised their 3 children. Terry quickly got involved in the St Paul’s School CYO basketball program where his children attended school. He enjoyed creating a safe and fun environment for all the children who participated in CYO and spent most weekends in the gym. Because of his commitment and passion for youth sports, he became known in the parish school community as the “The Commissioner.” Terry retired as Captain of the Orangetown Police Department in Orangeburg, NY in 2006 after 35 years of service.
Terry was a devoted family man who lived every single day of his life loving his family and friends. He was affectionately known as Pop to his 9 grandchildren, and they were his pride and joy. He loved attending their games, milestone events and school functions. He enjoyed attending concerts and was passionate about his Rangers, Yankees and college basketball. He loved spending summer vacations at the Jersey Shore and winter vacations in Singer Island, FL. He traveled extensively in in his retirement years with Donna.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Donna; his son Terence, his wife, Shannon Sullivan and their children William, Kendall and Payton; his daughter Colleen and her husband, Travis Groves and their children Nathan and Charlotte; his son Brian and his wife, Brenda Sullivan and their children Kelly, Brigid, John and James, his sister Maureen LeLoup, brother John Sullivan, his wife Julie and his many adoring nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents John and Margaret Sullivan and brother Timothy Sullivan, Sr.
Family will receive friends on Thursday from 3-7pm at Higgins Funeral Home in Congers; 113 Lake Rd. East Congers, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, 10am, at St. Paul’s and St Ann’s Church, Congers, NY, followed by interment at Gethsemane Cemetery, Congers, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made payable to Will’s Good Works Foundation. https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/NJ/Ridgewood/GoodWillShamrockShuffle5K?remMeAttempt=
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