Daniel Sullivan

OXFORD – Daniel Sullivan, 53, of Paige Lane, died Monday, May 30, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Oxford. He is survived by two daughters, Erica M. Armenti and her husband Matthew of Shrewsbury, and Colleen F. Blackmore and her husband Baelyn of Sturbridge; his mother, Jacqueline C. (Caplette) Sullivan of Oxford; his brother, Dean M. Sullivan and his wife Heather of Leicester; two grandchildren, Charlotte Armenti and Amelia Blackmore; his special friend Gina’s children, Kristina and Gabrielle; his former wife, Brenda M. Gomes; four aunts, one uncle, many cousins, one niece, and two nephews, including his Godson Ryan B. Sullivan of Plainville. He was predeceased by a brother, David B. Sullivan Jr., who died in 2010. His special friend Gina Cappello also passed away. He was born in Worcester, son of the late David B. Sullivan Sr., and lived in Dudley and Oxford. He graduated from Holy Name High School in 1981 and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1985.

Mr. Sullivan was a truck driver for over 30 years. He was employed by TransGas in Lowell and ABF Freight in Plainville, CT. He was a member of St. Roch’s Church in Oxford and the Oxford Lions Club. He was a member of Teamsters Local 170.

Dan played basketball for Holy Name High School and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He was a devoted Boston sports fan, and especially is beloved Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He was also an avid golfer and had 2 holes-in-one.

A funeral will be held on Monday, June 6, 2016, from Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, followed by a Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Roch’s Church, 332 Main St., Oxford. Burial will be private at a later date at St. Roch’s Cemetery in Oxford. Calling hours are Sunday, June 5, 2016, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Diamond is the Sky, P.O. Box 20234, Worcester, MA 01602, or at DITS.ORG, an organization supporting autism.