Francis passed away on Tuesday afternoon, December 27, 2016 at the Chelsea Soldier's Home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 97 years of age. Born and raised in Everett, he is the son of the late John A. and Margaret W. (Clifford) Sullivan. Francis attend Everett Public Schools and graduated from Everett High School, Class of 1937. On March 6, 1942, Francis enlisted in the US Army and served during WWII. He served overseas from Feb. 13, 1943 until Sept. 27, 1945 and during that time he was deployed to New Guinea, Bismark Archipelago, South Philippines and Luzon. During his service he received the Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 Bronze service stars. He was honorably discharged on October 24, 1945. Upon returning home from the service, Francis worked as a laborer for the City of Everett Public Works, Playground Department. He dedicated 30 years of service before retiring in 1981. Francis was a lifelong resident of Everett prior to moving to the Chelsea Soldier's Home, where he has resided for the last 2 years. He was a late member of Our Lady of Grace Church in Chelsea and he was a former member of the late VFW Post in Everett. Francis will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Francis is the beloved husband of the late Marguerite E. (Murphy) Sullivan, with whom he shared almost 70 years of marriage before her passing in 2015. Devoted father of Margaret Sullivan Brackney and her husband Donald, Christine M. Prudente and her husband Michael, all of Everett, Francis T. Sullivan, Jr. and also his daughter-in-law, Janet Sullivan of NH. Brother of the late John, Jeremiah, George Sullivan, Alice Goc, Josephine Dodge, Anne Lecaroz, Mary Stowers, Helen Lynch, Grace Vanetti. Also lovingly survived by 9 grandchildren, Sharon Smith, Sandra Carlin, Michelle Lucas, Laura Barletta, Michael Prudente, Tim, Joelle, Joshua and Katelyn Sullivan, 15 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services from the Carafa Family Funeral Home 389 Washington Ave. Chelsea on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 9:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church 59 Nichols St. Chelsea at 10:30 A.M. Relatives and friends kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday from 4-8 P.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. Donations in Francis' memory may be made to the Family Council Soldier's Home 91 Crest Ave. Chelsea, MA 02150.