James P. Sullivan

James P. Sullivan

June 22, 1928 - February 19, 2022

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MADISON - James P.  “Jim” Sullivan, age 93, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at the William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital. He was born on June 22, 1928, in Madison, the son of Leonard and Madalyn (Meise) Sullivan.


At age 15, he joined the U.S. Merchant Marines and after one year returned home to finish his education. He graduated from West High School and continued working at his family’s grocery store, The A & P.  


Jim proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. During this time, he learned cartography and became interested in printing. Once Jim returned home, he began working for Webcrafters. He was a hard worker and was admired by his coworkers. Jim met his future bride, Maybelle R. Thompson, at work and they were married on Aug. 24, 1956. He retired from Webcrafters after 40 years of service.


Jim enjoyed golfing, bowling and playing euchre and bridge. In his younger days he enjoyed hunting. He will be remembered for being an amazing grill master and his love for socializing.


James is survived by his son, James "Jim" L. (Vicky) Sullivan; daughter, Kelly (Steven Rothmann) Sullivan; grandchildren, Blair (Luke) Michalski and Danny (Rachele) Sullivan; great-grandson, Charlie Michalski; and sisters-in-law, Patty Sullivan and Cathy Thompson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maybelle in May 2021; parents, Leonard and Madalyn; brothers, Edward (Virginia) Sullivan and John Sullivan; and sisters, Margaret (Tom) Starry, Francis (Donald) Schaub and Mary (Jim) Riley.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022, with Father Chad Droessler presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday.
 

Memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or Brighton Hospice. A special thank you to Brighton Hospice, the loving staff at the William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital and Jim’s church family at IHM for your kindness and support. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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Fri Mar 4, 2022 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Mar 4, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Luncheon After Service
Fri Mar 4, 2022 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Jac Garner
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Kelly and Jim, Your father was a good friend and colleague. May his memory be a blessing to you and your families. Jac Garner
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Patty Sullivan
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Rest in peace, dear Jim. My heart goes out to all of Jim and Maybelle's families. Jim has always tried so hard to keep us all together - even though it wasn't always easy! My kids still remember the good old days when Jim always had his camera there to photograph our special times - and then they tried to catch the lights from him flash bulbs. Know you've already found the rest of the family to check up on them. We'll all miss you.
JS
John and Jean Schaub
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Kelly and Steve, Jim and Vicky, We send our love and prayers as you cherish the memory of your dad. We loved spending time with him from the time we were young until our last visit with him last year. He was able to turn any situation into something positive. We will miss his ever present smiling face. We will miss him.

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