Obituary of John Michael Sullivan

MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN Latham-Michael J. Sullivan 79, of Latham. Died Monday January 11th at St Peters hospital in Albany due to complications of Covid. Born in Glens Falls on May 28th 1941, he was the son of late Joseph F. Sullivan and the late Elizabeth J. (Layden) Sullivan and was raised in Glens Falls. He married Janet (Wakeley) Sullivan on April 18th 1965. He graduated from St Mary's catholic school in 1959. Mike served in the Navy as a helicopter mechanic. Upon his discharge from the Navy he joined the border patrol originally stationed in Calexico Ca. He later transferred to the immigration service ultimately settling in Latham. Mike was a life member of Verdoy Volunteer Fire Department where he served as a Commissioner and also Sergeant at Arms. Mike was avid Buffalo Bills fan, having been stationed in Buffalo during his Immigration tenure. Survivors include his devoted daughter Beth and her husband Tony. He is also survived by numerous siblings. Ellen (Joe) Barlow, Dick (Claire) Sullivan, Pat (Marilyn) Sullivan, Ed Sullivan, Tom Sullivan, Dan (Bonnie) Sullivan, Gail Sullivan, Mark Sullivan and step sister Sally Gordon as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was predeceased by his wife Janet, brother Dave Sullivan and step mother Helen Sullivan. Due to COVID restrictions there will be no services at this time. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. The family asks that any charitable donations be made to The Verdoy Volunteer Fire Association, 988 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham NY 12110 in "Remembrance of Life Member Michael J Sullivan" For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.