Obituary of Robert J. Sullivan

Robert J. Sullivan of Warwick, NY formerly of the Bronx and Englewood, NJ entered into rest Tuesday September 17, 2013. He was 70. The son of the late Thomas J. Sullivan and Mary Hammer Sullivan he was born March 30, 1943 in Bronx, NY. He loved playing bagpipes, Irish history, family, the beauty of nature, fun and excitement with those important to him. Bob was a founding member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Warwick Valley Chapter and was the aide to the Grand Marshall of the St. Patricks Day Parade. Beginning with 2 paint cans filled with cement and a broomstick he became a skilled fighter and fought out of the Bronx in the golden gloves as one of the favorites. A sliced up hand took him out of the competition, but he never never lost the "art" that was boxing. Survivors include his wife Anne Sullivan ; Children Erin Sullivan and fiancée Robert Bartlett; Kathleen Eugenio and husband Mike; Thomas Sullivan; and Brianne Sullivan; Sisters Ellen Signore and husband Raymond and children Kristen , Andrew and wife Melissa ; Margaret Nielsen and husband John and daughter Megan; beloved grandchildren Michael Eugenio and Jolie Eugenio; Sister in laws Mae Brosnan and husband Sean; Kathleen Herson; Eileen Mullarkey and many beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday September 19, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at T.S. Purta Funeral Home 22 Glenmere Ave. Florida, NY 10921. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM on Friday September 20, 2013 at St. Josephs Church 20 Glenmere Ave. Florida, NY 10921. Rev. Joseph Tokarczyk will officiate. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Hawthorne, NY.