Donald Joseph Sullivan

Age 90, of West Mifflin, on April 14, 2022.  Beloved husband of 67 years of Jean Suchta Sullivan; son of the late Joseph Donald and Ida May Kelly Sullivan; brother of the late Mary Jeanette Shope.  Don was blessed with five loving and caring children: Maryanne (Michael) Donahoe, Daniel Joseph (Kim) Sullivan, Thomas James (Lynn) Sullivan, Susan Elizabeth (Mark) Mszyco and David John (Rebecca) Sullivan. He was the very proud “PAPPY” for 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Their names are David, Liz and Kathleen Donahoe, Devon, Tara and Taylor Sullivan, Kelsey, and Patrick Sullivan, Steven, Megan, Daniel and Zachary Mszyco and Erin, Rachel, Sean and Brian Sullivan and Elizabeth Marie Currie and Alexis Susan Mszyco. 

Don was born in Homestead on May 19, 1931, attended Homestead High School, and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1954 with a degree in Industrial Engineering.  He was a registered Professional Engineer and began his career with Westinghouse Electric, followed by engineering and systems positions with IBM and plant management at Rockwell International.  He retired from Incom International as Vice President of Manufacturing Services in 1986.  Don centered his love in three areas; Jean, family, and the church and most of his non-working time was spent in these areas. Jean and he traveled often.  Don was cub scout leader, little league baseball manager and an ardent fan of his kids ‘grade school, high school, and college athletic endeavors.  At his church, St. Therese Of Lisieux in Munhall, he served for many years as usher, commentator, reader, and money counter.  He enjoyed life and was very pleased to be a member and treasurer of the original eleven-person board selected to restore the Carnegie Library of Homestead.  Don served on this board for ten years.  Family and friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.  A Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, 10 AM at St. Therese Church, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Munhall. 

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