Richard Thomas Sullivan
January 29, 1938 ~ August 31, 2024
Born in:
Washington, DC
Resided in:
Vienna, VA
Richard Sullivan of Vienna, Virginia, was welcomed into the arms of Our Lord on the morning of August 31st, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A man of kindness, character, principle, wisdom and wit, he cherished nothing more than his family.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Lucille; his son Jim and wife Beth, his son Rick and wife Karen; and his dear grandchildren, Sarah (Chandler), Christina (Aaron), Grant, and Lauren. He also leaves behind his beloved great-grandchildren, Shepherd, Merritt, and Sloane as well as his sisters Barbara (Mike) and Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr Richard Sullivan, his mother Virginia, and his brother James. Richard will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A Catholic Mass will be held on Monday, September 9th, at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna, VA.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna, VA, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.
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Mass of Christian Burial : September 9, 2024 11:00 am
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
8601 Wolftrap Rd.
Vienna , VA 22182
703-938-7440
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I met Mr. Sullivan when I became friends with Rick in junior high, 44 years ago. As stated in his obituary, Mr. Sullivan was a wonderful human being, who loved his family immensely. He was so proud of Jim and Rick, and the families that his sons have created.
Dick and Lucille were such an amazing couple, very similar to my own parents, hence why I gravitated toward them. I will miss Mr. Sullivan, and the opportunity to pop in and see him in his recliner with a remote in one hand and a cold beer in the other!
He leaves behind an amazing wife and a legacy that will be around forever. Godspeed Mr. Sullivan, until we meet again.
James, we appreciate your words so much! Dad thought highly of you, and your parents! I believe he recognized the strong sense of family your parents hold and instilled in you and Melissa (and Christine), and as you said that became one of many positive gravitating forces.