Richard Sullivan

Richard E. Sullivan, 63, of Newington, NH and formerly of Wakefield, MA died Monday, May 16.

Born in Melrose on January 8, 1953 he was the son of the late Eugene R. and Anne T. (McGrath) Sullivan.

Richie was raised in Wakefield, MA and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1971. After graduation he went on to attend Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. He had been a longtime resident of Newington, NH and worked as a self-employed General Contractor.

He was the beloved husband of Kathleen M. (Riley) Sullivan. He was the loving brother of James D. Sullivan, Anne C. Alsmeyer, and Noreen M. Wright. He is also survived by many adoring nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Monday at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Florence Church, 47 Butler Ave., Wakefield at 10 o'clock. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 1-4pm. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard's name may be made to The Anne T. Sullivan Scholarship Fund, c/o TSF of Wakefield, PO Box 321, Wakefield, MA 01880.

May 22, 2016
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550

May 23, 2016
10:00 AM

St. Florence Church
47 Butler Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550