Sullivan, Joseph P. Jr. of Holden, July 3, unexpectedly at the age of 61.Beloved husband of Katrina A. (Rowe) Sullivan. Loving father of Patrick J. Sullivan of Holden, Conor Sullivan of Austin, TX and Brendan Sullivan of Holden. Son of the late Joseph P. and Dorothy R. (Coughlin) Sullivan. Dear brother of Brian Sullivan and his wife Diane of Rye, NH, Joan Marie Broderick and her husband Mark of Westwood, Maryellen Sullivan of Medford and Kerry Sullivan of Woodland, CA. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A born lineman,Joseph poured his heart into football and he was rewarded in l970 when he was named All State at his high school in Cherry Hill, N.J. Heavily recruited he went on to play for Boston College prior to being drafted into the NFL in l974. He enjoyed a brief career with several teams, traveling the country and acquiring a mountain of friends with the charisma that was his defining attribute. He eventually settled in Florida for a time where he met his lovely wife, Katrina. Joseph taught middle school mathematics and completed a Master’s degree from Worchester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Joseph was active in the community, coaching his sons in several sports and leading them through Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. He was also more than happy to stop by with his snow blower.
Visiting hours will be held at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte. 139 in Marshfield on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Thursday, July 11, at 8:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Christine’s Church, 1295 Main St. in Marshfield at 9:00 a.m.
Contributions in Josephs memory may be made to, North and South Rivers Watershed Association, NSRWA.org.
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