Thomas “Tom” Patrick Sullivan, 73, of South Yarmouth, MA passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 with his beloved family by his side after a long battle with several illnesses. He was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Allan and Eileen (Henegan) Sullivan. After spending the first 50 years of his life in Worcester, Tom and his family moved to nearby Auburn and upon retirement settled on Cape Cod - a beloved place he considered his second home throughout his life.
Tom was a graduate of South High School in Worcester (Class of ’64) and then Worcester Junior College. He was a long-time favorite bartender at some of Worcester’s most legendary restaurants, including Putnam & Thurston’s, The White House and Holden Country Club. Tom was always a willing listener and many of his patrons became long-time friends. After a nearly two decade career as a Correction’s Officer at the Worcester County Sherriff’s Department, he retired in 2009. Tom was a member of the National Guard as well as the Army Corp Reserves.
He and his wife Brenda loved escaping the cold New England weather to spend their winters in Florida. They often traveled with friends and Tom always made new ones no matter where their travel took them. He was an avid New England sports fan and his last night at home was spent watching his beloved Patriots win another Super Bowl. But above all, he loved spending time with his friends and family. Nothing made him happier than sitting on his back patio surrounded by those he loved looking out at Blue Rock golf course. He will always be remembered by his grandchildren for giving them their first scoops of ice cream.
Tom is survived by his wife of 42 years, Brenda (Baillargeon); his two children - Thomas (wife Laura) Sullivan of Milton, MA, and Seanna (husband Michael) Cedrone of Stoneham, MA; four grandchildren that meant the world to him - Emilia and Harrison Cedrone, and Samantha and Tommy Sullivan; five siblings - Allan Sullivan of Brewster, MA, Stephanie Bethel of Barre, MA, Kevin Sullivan of Omaha, NE, Eileen Warren of Dennis, MA and Mark Sullivan of Dennis, MA; and two brother-in-laws – Ronald Baillargeon of Miami, FL and Edmond Baillargeon of Worcester, MA.
Visiting hours will take place on Sunday, June 23 from 4-7 pm at Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 729 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660. A funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday, June 24 at St. Pius X Church, 5 Barbara Street, South Yarmouth, MA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to the Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center at Brigham & Women’s Hospital by calling (617) 424-4323 or by visiting them online at giving.brighamandwomens.org/heart-vascular-center. For online condolences visit www.doanebealamesdennis.com.
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