James D Sullivan - age 65, died Christmas morning at home after an epic and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born at St Elizabeth Hospital in Boston, the son of the late Leonard Sullivan Sr. and the late Barbara A. (Klemm) Sullivan.
He grew up in Billerica and graduated from Billerica Memorial High School as part of the Class of 1977. Following high school, he attended UMASS Amherst before heading west to Washington State, where he studied at Wenatchee Valley College and earned an Associate’s Degree in Fine Arts and Ski Instruction.
After returning to the East Coast, he settled near Jay Peak Mountain in Vermont where he pursued his passion for skiing and teaching, especially to children. Alongside his love for the outdoors, James worked as a technician at various biotech firms.
In later years, James returned to Billerica, where his presence over the last two decades played a vital role in enabling his father to live independently and thrive well into his 90s. During this time, Jim discovered his love for acting, working as a background actor and proudly becoming a member of the SAG-AFTRA union.
He is survived by his sister, Patricia Harty and her husband Mario Mogianesi of Welaka, FL; his brothers, Leonard Sullivan Jr. and his wife Robin of Methuen and Brian Sullivan and his husband Khoi Truong of San Francisco, CA and his nephews and niece, Leonard Sullivan III and his wife Cassandra and Andrew and his wife Anthi and Kathleen Sullivan and her husband Mike. He was the brother of the late Thomas Sullivan.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday, December 29 at the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica from 1-4 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, at St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish at St. Theresa Church, 466 Boston Rd., Billerica at 10 a.m. His burial will take place at the Fox Hill Cemetery in Billerica.
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Visitation
29
Dec
66 Concord Road
Billerica, MA 01821
Funeral Mass
30
Dec
466 Boston Rd.
Billerica, MA 01821
Burial
30
Dec
130 Andover Rd.
Billerica, MA 01821
