Robert Sullivan

Obituary of Robert Sullivan Robert F. "Sully" Sullivan, 84, of Lady Lake, FL passed away July 17, 2010 after a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1926 in Poughkeepsie, NY, the son of Harold "Nook" and Sophia Sullivan. He was a 40 year resident of Amenia, NY, before moving to Lady Lake, FL in 1994. A sports star in baseball, and basketball at Poughkeepsie High School, he was the leading hitter in baseball in his day. He played for numerous local club teams and spent several years with the semi-pro team the Poughkeepsie Roe Movers. Drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers, his career in organized baseball was interrupted by WWII. He served in the 617th field artillery battalion in Italy, where he earned the European Theater of Operations Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, and Battle Stars for the Po Valley and Apennines Campaigns. He continued his love of baseball after moving to Amenia, where he played in adult leagues and was a manager of the of the Amenia Little League and Babe Ruth teams for many years. He was inducted into the Dutchess County Softball and Baseball Halls of Fame. He was employed for many years as an Insurance Adjuster' for Continental Insurance Company. He was a past president, treasurer and life member of the Amenia Fire Company, a life member of the Amenia Lions Club, a life member of the VFW, and volunteered his time with many organizations. He is survived by his wife Elaine of Lady Lake; a son, Robert Jr. of California; two daughters, Lauren Lyle of Millerton, NY and Linda Dingee of Dover Plains, NY; a sister, Nancy Brown of Myrtle Beach S.C.; 4 grandsons, 4 nieces and a nephew. Memorial Services in Lady Lake, Fl. will be held at a later date. Memorial Services in Amenia, NY, will be held at the Amenia Fire House, on August 14, 2010 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Amenia Fire Company, P.O. Box 166, Amenia, NY 12501. Services Memorial Services in Lady Lake, Fl. will be held at a later date. Memorial Services in Amenia, NY, will be held at the Amenia Fire House, on August 14, 2010 at 11:00 AM. Memorial Donations In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Amenia Fire Company, P.O. Box 166, Amenia, NY 12501.

Robert Sullivan

April 4, 1926 - July 17, 2010