Thomas Sullivan Moderates a Panel, 1947

The Lake Delton, Wisconsin, newspaper in 1947 ran this article about Tom Sullivan and his work on a panel discussing industrial relations management issues.

Source: Margaret Carmody Sullivan's album, "Prior to 1950" currently (2014) held by Thomas D. Sullivan.

Thomas Sullivan Changes Profession, 1948

Thomas A. Sullivan (1908-1996) changed professions in 1948 as this article in an unidentified newspaper indicates.

Here is an announcement on a business card:

Source: Margaret Carmody Sullivan photo album entitled "Prior to 1950" currently (2014) held by Thomas D. Sullivan.

Thomas D. Sullivan - Eulogy

Thomas Desmond Sullivan

August 14, 1930 - March 16, 2016

Eulogy

March 21, 2016

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“Agent 99 this is Maxwell Smart, get me the chief immediately!” (as he talks through the phone in his shoe)----my dad let’s out a big roar of laughter. This is the way some of my family and friends remember my dad---he had a big laugh when he thought something was funny.

Like all of us he was different things to different people.

My dad grew up on the west side of Chicago on a tongue twister of a street--Massasoit--as he taught me how to pronounce it. He was an only child so he lived in a small, tight and loving family. He played football in high school at Fenwick two years ahead of Johnny Lattener. He attended the seminary and for a while he was Brother Sixtus. He went to a few different colleges--one of them being Marquette where he met my Mom. He was a man of deep faith as my Mom is; part of which attracted them to each other.

He tried his hand in different professions. He was not a tinkerer he was more of a philosopher. He taught for a while when he lived in Alton, IL near St. Louis. He later studied correspondence courses and became an accountant at a steel company on Chicago’s South east side.

He was a loving father of three sons and grandfather to six.

A favorite childhood memory was when he took us exploring on Sunday afternoons-- to give my Mom a break. We went to museums and for walks in the forest preserves. I believe his grandchildren will remember him as always being the adult in the room to get on the floor to play with toys and then later in life to be the one to take time for quiet talks in the middle of a gathering.

My Dad’s father moved several times in the business world. We ventured to Granite City, IL; Milwaukee, WI; and Erie, PA; and, finally back to Oak Brook for family visits. My Dad and his Dad, Tom, enjoyed a lively game of ping pong.

He struggled with Parkinson’s for ten years. The last year being the worst which brings us to where we are today.

We all miss him very much.

May the road rise to meet you.

May the wind always be at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face.

May the rains fall soft upon your fields.

And, until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

At St. Damien's Church in Oak Forest, John Sullivan gave the above eulogy at his Dad's service on March 21, 2016. Thank you John for sharing this beautiful remembrance.

Photo courtesy: William Sullivan

Thomas D. Sullivan 1930-2016

Thomas Desmond Sullivan, 1930-2016

Son of Thomas A. Sullivan and Margaret Carmody

Was buried today at All Saints Cemetery in DesPlaines, Illinois

March 21, 2016

Death Notice:

Thomas D. Sullivan, age 85, late of Oak Forest, IL. United States Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Elayne Sullivan (nee Bergin). Loving father of John (Sally) Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan and William Sullivan. Cherished grandfather of John (Ashley), Stephen, Thomas, Daniel, Shannon and Lillian Sullivan.

Funeral Monday, March 21, 2016 at 9:15 a.m. from the McKENZIE FUNERAL HOME, 15618 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest to St. Damian Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. Visitation Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For information: 708-687-2990

Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Mar. 18, 2016.

Christmas, c1934

Boy scout, 1943

In Winona, Wisconsin, c 1950-51, Brother Sixtus, with his mother Margaret

Graduation from basic training, February, 1956

With parents at wedding, 1957

Tom with sons, July, 1972

Thanksgiving, 2007 with wife and two youngest sons

Tom at grandson's wedding, 2014

Photos from the album of Thomas A. Sullivan, Poster board at Thomas' wake, Elaine M. Beaudoin Album, and wedding album of grandson.

Trinity High School, 1927

On Saturday, October 4, 2014, I had the opportunity to visit my high school, Trinity, in River Forest, Illinois, for a reunion.  I had heard they created a "walk of fame" along a corridor on the first floor of the school. Knowing that both my Mom, Helen Sullivan, and my Aunt, Margaret Carmody, had also attended Trinity, I was anxious to see their class photos.  Unfortunately, the lighting in the hallway left something to be desired, but I was able to find both their photos.

Here is the class photo from 1927 which included Margaret. The senior class had 49 students.

and a blow up of the photo of Margaret Carmody:

Wasn't she a beauty! It was a treat to see Margaret as a 17 year old.

Photos: Elaine McIntyre Beaudoin, October 4, 2014, Trinity H.S., River Forest, Illinois

Dinner in White Fish Bay, Wisconsin, c early-1960s

Tom and Margaret Sullivan had a beautiful home in White Fish Bay, Wisconsin over looking Lake Michigan.  I remember attending a dinner where Tom Sullivan brought a beautiful, large turkey to the table and carved it to the pleasure of everyone.  Not sure it was this event, but it does look like there is turkey on the plates.  And, from the center piece, I believe we are celebrating Christmas.

This dinner gathering included both sides of the family.  From left to right: Unknown-possibly Ruth Rooney, Nan Madigan Rooney, Nell Madigan Sullivan, Larry McIntyre, Jr., Margaret Carmody Sullivan, Laura Desmond Carmody, John Sullivan, Elayne Bergin Sullivan, Tom Desmond Sullivan, Larry McIntyre, Sr., Helen Sullivan McIntyre and Tom Sullivan (Sr.).  My guess is that Elaine McIntyre is taking the photo.


Photo courtesy: Elaine Beaudoin from the collection of Helen McIntyre

Sullivan Memorial Scholarship, 1984

Unitrust gift to fund Sullivan memorial scholarship

Thomas Sullivan, an Oak Brook resident, has made a generous gift of stock valued at approximately $51,000 to Illinois Benedictine College.  Sullivan, former director of the Institute of Management at IBC and long time friend of the college, has created a charitable remainder unitrust by transferring appreciated stock to the college.  This gift will ultimately endow a scholarship fund for students in severe financial need, according to David Bow, director of planned giving.  The scholarship will be named in memory of his late wife, Margaret Mary Sullivan.

"The charitable unitrust allows the donor to make a substantial gift to IBC while retaining the income from the transferred property of life," Bow explained.  "The income payments may be sent to the donor or to whomever the donor specifies.  The donor benefits from the unitrust because he or she is able to realize the satisfaction of doing good for others by giving."

At the same time, the unitrust guarantees that needed income will continue to be paid for life.  This give the donor the opportunity to make very substantial commitments to the programs he or she is interested in at IBC.

The donor is also benefited by receiving income tax advantages, Bow said. The gift creates a charitable deduction against income taxes which yield significant tax savings.  If the donor transfers appreciated stock or bonds to a unitrust, capital gains taxes also are avoided.

"Mr. Sullivan's generous contribution will do great good for future students at IBC.  This opportunity to invest in quality education is appropriate for many donors," Bow said. ...


The Illinois Benedictine Magazine, April, 1984 page 2
Copy of article from Helen McIntyre's Album "Clippings and Stuff."