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1 of 42 | Posted by: Brittany Ashforth - mate
“I know we've been in touch since Jim left to explore deeper oceans, but your loss, and more importantly, your love for him, continues to touch me...Read More »
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2 of 42 | Posted by: Karen Miranda
“Dear Lucia,
I am so sorry for you loss. I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
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3 of 42 | Posted by: Karen Canary
“Dear Lucia and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
"Although it's difficult...Read More »
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4 of 42 | Posted by: Kerry Janas
“Lucia, Jim, and Katie -- We are so sorry for your loss, and we're thinking of you at this time.
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5 of 42 | Posted by: Deidre Ashe & Andrew Toland
“Jim, it is difficult to digest this news and I am struggling to put into words how I feel. I have laughed and I have cried reflecting on memories...Read More »
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6 of 42 | Posted by: Krista Moulton - Huntsville, AL
“I am sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Jim; he was caring, intelligent, funny, and had a good heart. We always had such great, thought...Read More »
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7 of 42 | Posted by: Heather
“Jimbo, We have many memories of you and your family. Silly times, fun times. We miss you and will always love you and know that you're finally at...Read More »
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8 of 42 | Posted by: Auntie Faith & Uncle Paul
“Dear Lucia, Jim and Kate,
I can't imagine a loss greater than yours.
I will be keeping you and Stacey and Jimmy all in my thoughts, wishing you...Read More »
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9 of 42 | Posted by: Amy Matilda Gallagher - NY
“My thoughts and prayers are with you all. A man's man, a friend's friend, and the brother I always wanted.
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10 of 42 | Posted by: Jason Michonski - Centerille, MA
“Jim, Lucia, and Kate, I can never express how sad I am at Jim's passing. My memories are all happy one's of Jim, swimming in our pool, working for us...Read More »
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11 of 42 | Posted by: Susan Racine
“I am so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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12 of 42 | Posted by: Beth Lederman-Huddle
“Jim was an amazing person, and I was so lucky to have him as my friend. Although we lost touch through the years, I am so happy he found something he...Read More »
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13 of 42 | Posted by: Kristen Ferguson Callini
“Lucia, Jim, Kate - We know words cannot heal your pain, so we pray that God's blessings and the cherished memories of Jimmy support you forever and...Read More »
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14 of 42 | Posted by: Donna & Robert Fleming, Manchester, CT
“Kate and family, my heart breaks whenever I think about you all and your loss. Jimmy was a very special young man with a ready smile and an ability...Read More »
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15 of 42 | Posted by: Becky Care Doty
“Dear Lucia, Jim and Katie,
My deepest sympathy and love to all of you at this saddest of times. Jimmy and all of you,his loving family, are in my...Read More »
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16 of 42 | Posted by: Mary e. "Bitsy" Lane Mercer - RI
“I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to your family. I have such fond memories of growing up by your loving family and I am sorry that you are...Read More »
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17 of 42 | Posted by: Jennifer MacDonnell Johnson
“My thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family during this difficult time. I'm so very sorry for your loss. STM class of 1998.
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18 of 42 | Posted by: Erin Regan - Westfield, MA
“I wish to express my deepest sympathy to all the family. I was at St. Mary' High School from 1968-1980 and when I see a St. Mary's Alumnus, I am sad...Read More »
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19 of 42 | Posted by: Sr. Betty Broughan ssj - MA
“I have fond memories of Jim from high school at st. mary's. He was soo nice, kind, and funny. Everyone loved Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with...Read More »
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20 of 42 | Posted by: brenna - easthampton , MA
“Lucia,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Janet
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21 of 42 | Posted by: Janet (Dearborn) Microulis
“I never had the opportuity of meeting Sully, but I have the pleasure of working with Lucia. Lucia and Jim's love for their children is without limit-...Read More »
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22 of 42 | Posted by: Cynthia Siegler
“Dear family and friends,
Thank you for sharing your memories with us.
Jim loved "the big pond" and we love him.
Sincerely,
Lucia, Jim, and Kate...Read More »
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23 of 42 | Posted by: Lucia Sullivan - Blandford, ME
“Hi Mom and Dad,
I'm safe!
"We de-masted at the race. All is well."
"We're comin' in to 'Glousta' - it will take us 4 hours to get there - it takes...Read More »
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24 of 42 | Posted by: Lucia Sullivan
“Have so many memories....running from Grandpa Tom's camera with you and your sister, going out of our minds when Arlo Guthrie came to Blandford.....Read More »
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25 of 42 | Posted by: Chrissie
“Lucia and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
-Karen Vahe
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26 of 42 | Posted by: Karen Vahe - Watertown, MA
“To All of the Sullivans, Provosts + Smiths, and friends,
We are so, so sorry for your loss. We know Jim is at peace in a beautiful place with his...Read More »
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27 of 42 | Posted by: Meg Gallagher Fairbairn
“Jim was loved by so many he will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to his family.
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28 of 42 | Posted by: Brooke Pazik-Bentley - Russell, MA
“Lucia and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Alberta Quill
MSCA
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29 of 42 | Posted by: Alberta Quill
“I was so saddened to hear of Jimmy's passing. I will never forget the little boy I had the pleasure to teach in the seventh grade! It is clear he...Read More »
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30 of 42 | Posted by: Sue Luppino - Southampton, MA
“Jimmy was a great guy who we all loved very much and will be greatly missed. My favorite memory with him would have to be the day the both of us got...Read More »
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31 of 42 | Posted by: Kurt Dolan
“Lucia & Family - Words can't express how sorry John and I were to hear of your loss, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your...Read More »
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32 of 42 | Posted by: Kathy & John Boyle - Watertonw, MA
“Jimmy - we can't believe you are gone so soon. Must be short on fishermen up in heaven! We will always miss you and love you, but you will live on in...Read More »
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33 of 42 | Posted by: Courtney and Timmie Dolan - MA
“My heart breaks for you. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, and my friendship will always be yours. I am so thankful that I got...Read More »
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34 of 42 | Posted by: Ellen Wetherell
“Jim, (Sully)
I'm truly at a loss for words.....you were a great friend of mine for many years. I'll cherish all of the memories I have of the times...Read More »
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35 of 42 | Posted by: Brendan Hourihan - Danvers, MA
“Jim, Lucia and Katie, you are all in my family's prayers. I haven't seen Jim since high school, but having known him during my entire childhood, he...Read More »
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36 of 42 | Posted by: Carrie Taylor Colon
“Jimmy,
My brother and best friend. I miss you so much already! You were so loved by all but none more than your family. Thank you to all of Jim's...Read More »
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37 of 42 | Posted by: Kate Sullivan - Westfield, MA
“Jimmy,
My brother and best friend, I love you and miss you so much already! You were loved by so many and we know you are now at peace. Off to sail...Read More »
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38 of 42 | Posted by: Kate Sullivan
“Dear Lucia, James and Katie - we love you, and will always be here for you. Remember when Tim and I met Jimmy at the Rocky Neck in Gloucester on July...Read More »
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39 of 42 | Posted by: Molly and Tim Dolan
“Jimmy you will be missed I met you when I was visiting my daughter Amy and Shawn last year in Gloucester.
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40 of 42 | Posted by: Arlene Dolinger
“My thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family. Saint Mary's class of 1995
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41 of 42 | Posted by: Jillanne Szenda
“I have many fond memories of Jim from Saint Mary's High School. In my thoughts.
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42 of 42 | Posted by: Helen McElroy - Chicopee, MA
GLOUCESTER – Commercial fisherman, James H., Sullivan, Jr., 32, died suddenly on Friday, July 3, 2009. James, known by friends as Sully, was an experienced fisherman who logged many hours for his captain’s license. He was an Able Bodied Seaman with the Merchant Marines and a marine mechanic. He was honorably discharged from the U.S.M.C. as a Lance Corporal in 1997. He was a 1995 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Westfield, Mass. where he was a star athlete in baseball and soccer. He attended Westfield State College and completed his marine mechanic education at the Marine Mechanic Institute in Florida in 1999.
Jim was a commercial fisherman for ten years out of Gloucester sailing most of those years on the Explorer II with friend and mentor Captain Bob Andersen, now deceased.
Jim also worked on a commercial fishing vessel out of Ketchikan, Alaska going as far north as the Bering Straits where he was known as “The Man from Gloucester.” He transported private sailing vessels from the Northeast to Florida, Tortolla, Bermuda and Iceland.
Jim’s love of the sea and the fishing industry made him an advocate for the Gloucester fishing industry and was disheartened by what he called its “heartbreaking” struggles to continue. He was deeply distressed over the impact of big government on the individual one-man fishing fleets.
His favorite fishing areas included the Grand Banks and George’s Banks in the North Atlantic. He was intimately acquainted with the sea and knew it in calm and storm.
Jim also enjoyed music composition, writing lyrics and short stories.
He leaves his parents, James H. and Lucia M. Sullivan of Blandford, Mass. his sister and best friend Kathleen Sullivan of Westfield, Mass. special friends Stacey Phillips of Salem, Mass., his faithful shipboard companion, Harley and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who love him.
There will be a Mass celebrating his life on Saturday, July 11 at Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Church at 5 Main Street in Russell, Mass. at 10 a.m.
Family and friends will gather at The Blandford Club on North Street in Blandford immediately following the service to continue the celebration of Jim’s life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gloucester Fisherman’s Wives Association at 11-15 Parker Street, Gloucester, MA 01930.
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