Patricia “Trish” J. Sullivan of Rumson died peacefully Jan. 24, 2024. She was 80 years old.
Trish lived in Rumson for 46 years before spending her final years in Red Bank. She was married for 43 years to John C. Sullivan and they raised their family in Rumson.
Trish was a graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School and Marymount University in Washington, D.C. She was always known as a friendly and caring woman with a robust network of dear friendships including close lifelong friends from the local area. Having raised four children in Rumson, Trish was a well-known parent throughout the community, establishing strong connections and friendships with her children’s friends and families.
A gardening enthusiast, Trish enjoyed spending time working in the garden and being an active member of the Fair Haven Garden Club for many years. She was also an avid swimmer and treasured spending time at the beach, especially at her beloved Monmouth Beach Bath and Tennis Club.
For all of her hobbies and close friendships, her greatest joy was family. She often cooked for large family holiday gatherings at her home. The backyard of her home at 100 Bingham hosted many barbeques, football games and family celebrations.
Patricia is survived by her four children and their spouses, John Sullivan and Kim Tuby, Erin Sullivan, Michael and Alyson Sullivan, and Kevin Sullivan and Nicole Walker; sister and brother-in-law Diane and Robert Herson; and her six grandsons, Ryan, Shane, Andy, Brian, Jason and Thomas Sullivan.
She was predeceased by her parents, Jane and John Keaveney of Shrewsbury, and her husband John Sullivan from Manchester, New Hampshire.
A life celebration was held Jan. 29 at John E. Day Funeral Home in Red Bank. The funeral service was Jan. 30 at Holy Cross Church in Rumson.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Patricia’s name to the Garden Club of Fair Haven, c/o Lee Davidson, 11 1st Street, Fair Haven, NJ 07704.
Please visit Patricia’s memorial page at johnedayfuneralhome.com.
This article originally appeared in the February 15 – 21, 2024 print edition of The Two River Times.
