Paul J. Sullivan Sr.

Paul J. Sullivan, Sr., 75, of Norwood, Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Born in Dorchester on January 15, 1939, Paul was the son of the late John F. and Rita (Twohig) Sullivan. He was the beloved husband of 54 years of Rosemary (Gillis) Sullivan of Norwood; the loving father of Paul J. Sullivan, Jr. and his wife, Sara of Cohasset, Karen and her husband, Robert Wilson of Westwood, Gayle and her husband, Jim Dignam, of Scituate, and Jeff Sullivan and his wife, Allie of CA; cherished grandfather of 15 grandchildren; and dear cousin of Anne Marie Sullivan of Sandwich. Paul was a “double eagle” graduate of B.C. High School and Boston College. He held a J.D. from Suffolk University. Paul served as an Officer and Attorney in the Army National Guard for over 35 years. He rose through the ranks and held various positions, retiring as Assistant Deputy Commander, State Area Command in the 1990’s. He served in the Army in Vietnam in medical companies from 1967 to 1973, including as a Company Commander of the 595th Medical Company and as a Battalion Executive Officer. Paul was an investigator with the U.S. Department of Labor for over 30 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at St. Timothy Church, 650 Nichols St., Norwood. Interment will be private. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Paul’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.