Terrence P. Sullivan, devout Catholic
It is with great sadness that we announce that Terrence “Terry” P. Sullivan of Millsboro passed away peacefully at home with his family Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at the age of 71.
Born in Wilmington to the late Daniel A. and Margaret B. Sullivan, Terry graduated from John Dickinson High School and attended the University of Delaware.
He married Kimberley A., his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, in 1970. He began working for DuPont that year and eventually at Apex Piping Systems where he retired after a career in sales and marketing for 46 years. Fulfilling a dream, Terry and Kim moved to the beach where they enjoyed beautiful memories with many loving and loyal friends.
He will be missed every day by his children, Tara Donovan (Tom), Seana Dillon (Tim), and Danny Sullivan. He enjoyed his role as "Grandpop" to Brandon, Ty, Mary, Ryan, Summer, Maggie, Mia, Daniel, Patrick, and Abigail. He is also survived by his sister whom he loved to tease relentlessly, Danielle Messina; and will be missed immensely by the loving and devoted Julian family. He is also missed by his sister-in-law, Johna Lento.
Terry was a man of strong Catholic faith who attended daily Mass, prayed the Rosary and defended human life at all stages was a longtime parishioner at St. Patrick's in Wilmington, and later St. Jude's in Lewes. He was involved in the Knights of Columbus, Catholics United for the Faith, and the Regina Coeli Society. He had a strong devotion to the Latin Mass as well as the Blessed Mother.
Terry, a man who spoke less and smiled more, was a living example of faith, strength, kindness, intelligence, wit, and love. He made up silly songs and loved to pull a good prank. An avid Yankees fan who instilled that love in his children and grandchildren enjoyed many games at Yankee Stadium. He was a music lover, whether it was Elvis, Motown or Celtic Thunder, and knew every lyric to all of their songs. We will remember him in all of these ways and so much more.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 7, at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, where friends and family may visit at 10 a.m. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, make memorial contributions in Terry's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org.
Online condolences can be made by visiting, melsonfuneralservices.com.
