March 2, 2015
Sullivan, Robert C.
Robert Carroll Sullivan, a resident of Franklin for the past three years, and formerly a long time resident of Dedham, died Saturday, February 28, 2015 on his 77th birthday. Bob was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the only son of Daniel and Frances Mildred (Dobbrow) Sullivan. He worked for 28 years as a Certified Professional Tennis Instructor at the Dedham Health and Athletic Club. In addition to tennis Bob also enjoyed fishing and kayaking. Robert is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann (Colello) Sullivan; his two daughters, Staci O’Gryzek, and her husband Richard, of Norfolk, and Stephanie Elias, and her husband Joseph of Wrentham; his sister, Arlene Prouty of Bellingham; and his five grandchildren, Deven and Madison O’Gryzek, and Jessica, Alex and Johnny Elias. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, March 3rd from 4 to 8 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home Wednesday at 9 AM and proceed to Hope Baptist Church, 1961 River Street, Hyde Park for his funeral service at 10 o clock. Interment will follow in Woodside Cemetery in Cohassett. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 would be appreciated.
Comments(8)
My heartfelt sympathies to Patty, Staci and Stephanie, as well as the rest of the family. You know how much we loved Bob and will miss him. The picture you chose is such a perfect reflection of the vibrant, loving person he was. The one we will always remember.
To Pat, Staci and Stephanie and your families,
George and I are so sorry for your loss. Bob was a person who gave us many laughs and great friendship. We are praying for God to give you the strength to get through this sad day.
Love to all of you,
So sorry for you loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leslie and Todd
With love and sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss.
A class guy, he will be missed. My thoughts are with his family.
Pat, Rod told me of Bob’s passing. A classmate from Oakdale, please accept my sincere thoughts to you and family. Alex Ciriello, Ft Lauderdale, Fl
My back yard neighbor, Rod, in Dedham long ago – told me of Bob’s passage. Seems he lived a fine life adding his bit to humanities advancement. I know he will be missed.
Ed Lowrance
Pagosa Springs Colorado
Dear Pat,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was looking up to see if Bob, my favorite tennis pro fro Dedham was still around and I came across this. I’m heartbroken! I don’t know if you remember all the times me Jan and Beth would come by your home. Happy days. Bob and you were always so nice to us. He certainly had the best personality!! Truly one of a kind.
I hope you and you’re family are doing well and weathering the Covid storm. Again, I’m try sorry for your loss…
All my love,
Amy