Shaun P Sullivan Sr.

Shaun Sullivan ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Silverton Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Toms River on Mar. 9, 2026.Shaun Patrick Sullivan, Sr. passed away at home on Friday, March 6th after a life of love, laughter, and integrity. Shaun was born and raised in Roselle, New Jersey. He was the youngest son of the late Joan (Glackin) & Daniel T. Sullivan. He is survived by his five siblings and their spouses Dana and Joseph Hutchinson of Cranford, Daniel and Debbie Sullivan of Roselle, Colleen and Neil Koch of Union, Erin and Jim Sweeney of Ocean Grove, and Kelly and Pete Coates of Cranford.Shaun married the love of his life, Katrina Sauer on October 17, 1987. The two settled in Toms River where they raised their five children and made a house a home, filled with love, laughter, parties, and the nicest landscaping. Shaun's Irish legacy will live on through his adoring family. He is survived by his loving wife, Katrina, and his five wonderful children Brittany, Marykate, Meaghan, Shaun Patrick Jr., and Kelleen.Shaun was proud to continue his father's legacy, being a member of Steamfitters Local 475 for 42 years, and even prouder to see his son follow in his footsteps by joining the local. He is the longest serving elected officer in the history of Local 475, earned the honor of serving as the President of the NJ Pipe Trades and Vice President of NJ Building and Construction Trades Council, and most recently was appointed to NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill's Transition Alt Team.Shaun cherished time spent with his family - wherever they were, was where he wanted to be. His favorite days were spent coaching and watching his kids play and coach sports, dancing and singing to live music with them, and telling jokes to make everyone laugh. He enjoyed rooting for the Yankees, listening to Bruce Springteen, a cold beer, and cutting his grass to make his neighbors 'green with envy'.Shaun, our Dad, husband, and brother, will be forever loved and missed.Donations in Shaun's honor may be made to the IgA Nephropathy Foundation, PO Box 1322 Wall, NJ 07719, in support of his daughter, or to the Robert Grassman Scholarship Fund at Steamfitters Local 475, 136 Mount Bethel Road, P.O Box 4187, Warren, NJ 07059.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.