Henry J. Sullivan “Hank”, 91, of Blauvelt, NY, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Crothers). Loving father of three sons, James and his wife Lorraine, Thomas, and Daniel and his wife Allyson. Proud grandfather of Malcolm and Owen. Dear brother of the late Rev. James Harold Sullivan and Margaret Finley. Dear uncle to Jennifer, Jeff, Michael, and Kathleen Finley, and great uncle to Kelly and R.J. Blanchfield.
Hank was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and retired from the NYPD as a Lieutenant, having served in many locations including the Police Academy and the 44th and 48th Precincts. He was a faithful parishioner of St. Catharine of Alexandria, Blauvelt, NY.
A devoted family man, Hank cherished family gatherings filled with laughter, love, and shared meals. He had a deep love of reading, which kept his mind sharp and his curiosity alive throughout his life. His passion for fitness, particularly bike riding and walking, kept him active well into his later years. A lover of life’s simple pleasures, he enjoyed good food, fine wine, and had an irresistible sweet tooth.
Visiting hours are Friday, November 29, 2024, from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1PM at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, would be greatly appreciated.
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Sandy, James, Thomas, Dan and all the family Sorry to hear of the death of Henry. A gentleman when I had pleasure of meeting him in Ireland. He had a great life and great family man. May he rest in peace.
To the Sullivan family: My deepest condolences to all of you. Hank was a sweet gentle man with a loving soul who I was honored to know as an Usher at St. Catharines Church…
Rest In Eternal Peace Hank…✝️❤️
Charles Rodenas
Dear Uncle Henry,
I can never forget how wonderful it was for you to walk me down the aisle at my wedding. You were a fantastic Godfather. You also helped me to buy my first car. My children-Siobhan and Kaitlin and Anthony-had a great time with you at your cottage on Chesapeake Bay. My husband Tony never forgot the advice you had given him. You are always in my heart
Love,
Your Niece and Goddaughter Kathleen
Dear Uncle Henry,
On the evening before you walked my dear wife Kathy down the aisle at our Marriage, you and Aunt Sandy came to the home of my Mom and Dad. For years after that, my Dad talked about the great night it was with you. May God Bless you always!
Sincerely, Tony