Farewell to Ronald Thomas Sullivan…
Ronald was born July 5th, 1950 in Newark, New Jersey. His precious soul ascended into Heaven’s gates on January 22, 2014 at 8:15 a.m. and now joins his loving Mother in eternal peace.
His mother is the late Alice D. Brown & father, Thomas P. Sullivan. He has one surviving brother, Patrick Sullivan a resident of the territory of Guam, U.S.A.
Ron grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Newton High School in 1969. On May 14 of 1971 he joined the U.S. Army and served his time honorably until May 11, 1973 in the Artillery Division, Fort Sills, Oklahoma. After discharge from the military he moved to Saint Petersburg, Florida with his mother and soon enrolled in St. Petersburg Junior College and graduated with an Associate degree.
Ronald soon was employed by the US Postal Service in the Saint Petersburg area and worked in that capacity for nearly 18 years before resigning. Ron was loved and respected by all who knew him and is best described as hard working, quiet, reserved and a perfect gentleman. He was married in May of 1985 and did not remarry. Ron’s favorite past time & weekly escape was playing pool with his best friend Charles (Chuck) Binder and ‘Catfish’!
He passed away at the Bay Pines VA Health Care System in Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida. His final resting place and interment will be at the Bay Pines National Cemetery. He was a proud veteran will be buried with full military honors.
He will be missed dearly by his brother, Patrick and niece whom he never had a chance to meet – 13 year old Samantha Alicia Sullivan, and all his dear friends. Special mention to his landlord Becky Argentine Mills & Catholic charitable representative Lee Leigh.
For donation inquiries please contact Patrick Sullivan at usarlty1@hotmail.com or 671-687-3138.
Farewell Ronald T. Sullivan! You served your country well! May God bless your soul. From his family & friends.
Please sign the guestbook below.
Ron was a decent man, a kind hearted human being, and very giving of his time and energy to our community. He did so with a quiet smile and without any expectation of reward. I am very honored to have known him.
I am sure Ron would be proud his friends appreciated him and that his memory will live on in their minds and hearts. I miss him more then I can express but now he is with our mother and in God’s kingdom. I want to thank all his friends and associates for their loyalty and kind words.
I am sure he is looking down from Heaven now with a smile knowing he was loved and respected by those who knew him best. I miss & love him as we all did, and may his memory live on in our hearts as a shining example of decency, honesty and integrity. God bless your soul Ronald Thomas Sullivan, rest in peace, you are in
God’s paradise now and forever!
cool man
Ron always had a smile and was a hard worker. He was well known as a friendly fellow and he will certainly be missed by his friends and neighbors.
Ron was an inspiration to me and always greeted me with a hug and a smile. On Intake day I did things a little different and he would always laugh and do it My Way. He had a true spirit of life , laughter and love. I will miss him.
I am blessed to have known him.
I will miss you. Go fly with the angels, they are getting a great guy!!
Ron had a calm, quiet presence about him. His tireless volunteer efforts made a difference to many. He will not be forgotten.
I knew Ron for a couple of years and worked briefly with him on the Veterans League, a program we were trying get other Vets to enlist and be a part of. He was a good guy. He was proud of his military experience and that went deeply into his soul, providing him with a sense of pride and well-being where his general character was concerned. The homeless man ever reminded of the man who finds his home again, is a traveler with a unique history. Ron was a unique guy because he was real without the drama or the phony impressions others give.
Ron was a very good man and he loved to help people, he will be missed by all
You were certainly a great pleasure to meet and get to know. My thoughts will be with you forever. The Fish
Sir Ron, It was an honor and pleasure knowing you. You were a great man full of pride and caring for others. I will miss your wonderful smile and your calming presence. Thank you for allowing me to be your friend. I will miss you.
I will never forget your grace in this life. thanx for your help.
I loved you bro see you soon
Rest in peace my dear friend u are with the angles. god bless.
It was a pleasure knowing you. Rest in Peace.
My best friend and loving brother Ronald T. Sullivan. I will miss you forever, rest in peace in God’s kingdom with our loving Mother, Alice D. Brown. Someday we will meet again. I love you.
My condolences to Rons family and friends. Ron was a very Good man with a Big heart and a kind soul, he will surely never be forgotten.
My husband and I worked with Ron at the USPS befor he resigned some years ago. We are saddened to hear of his death and will remember him fondly. Have been trying to locate Ron for several years but to no avail. God Speed………..
Sorry to here about Ron,s passing I was in army same time that Ron was just happen to look Ron name up and came across his obituaries. I remember he was jersey I’m should this was him what. A wonderful guy I’m sure he well be miss deeply. We had good times together. May god u guys.