John F.

Sullivan

John F. Sullivan, also fondly called “Dubs”, “Butchie” or “Dad Sal”, of Susquehanna, PA, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026 at his home with his daughter and loved ones by his side.

Born February 28, 1957 in Susquehanna, PA, he was the son of the late John J. and Geraldine J. Mahoney Sullivan.

John had previously worked for IBM in Endicott, NY, and for Putnam and Penguin Publishers before his retirement. A graduate of Susquehanna Community High School he played volleyball, football and track. He still holds the school's track record for the 1600 with the time of 4:42.2. A record that has stood since 1975. He was a little league baseball coach for his children and was an assistant football coach for the Susquehanna Sabers J.V. and varsity teams under Coach Bagnell.

John enjoyed volunteering with Meals on Wheels, playing pool, and touring the countryside looking at the leaves. He liked watching Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, Let’s Make a Deal, The Price is Right, as well as old westerns and the Twilight Zone. His love for the Yankees and Raiders was endless.

John loved his beer and for those who know, chicken "nuggets", LOL! He cherished the time spent with family and friends at cook outs and he was notorious for bringing a plate of food home.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son: John M. Sullivan; great- grandson: Silas Fortune; and siblings: Susan Kovitch, Thomas Sullivan and Michael Marshall.

He is survived by his daughter: Amanda Fortune and husband, Bill; four grandchildren: Kim, Chloe, Billy and Heather; five great grandchildren: Erin, Coleson, Finley, Beckett and Asher;

five siblings: Joan Curry (Jim), Connie Troup (Tom Robbs), Vicky Sullivan, Dan Sullivan (Theresa) and Marion Sherman (Les Hall), and lots of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

John was blessed with many friends, but he wanted to give a special shout out to his best friend’s: Jeff Norton, Jason Borne, Rex Kelsey, Matt Matis, Jeffery "Tank" Morris, and Chuck Groover. Chuck, thank you for taking dad to look at the leaves and getting him out of the house. He will also be missed by his special friend of 12 plus years, Virginia Ferraro and his best dog, RIP.

John wanted his to let his grandkids and great grandkids know how proud he is of them. Keep reaching for the sky because the sky is limitless. Also, if you can be anything in the world, be kind to others and yourself. Pop loved you all more than the sky has stars.

To his daughter Amanda, dad wants her to know how proud and thankful he is for her love and support. Please stay strong, don't ever lose your spark and love life to the fullest.

He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He will be loved forever and missed every day. Thanks for the memory’s dad.

There will be a celebration of his life at a later date.

Amanda extends special thanks to Hospice of the Sacred Heart and to her cousin, Eddie Carroll for helping her take care of her dad.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.