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Owen Richard Sullivan
Owen Richard Sullivan, 93, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, formerly of Shrub Oak and Garrison, NY, passed away April 23, 2026, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He was born on January 11, 1933, to the late Owen J. and Bertha Sullivan. He was also preceded in death by his younger brother, Donald Sullivan.
Owen graduated from Peekskill High School in 1950 and Westchester Community College in 1952. He also did a tour in the US Naval Reserves during that time. He worked in the nuclear industry for over 40 years, from nuclear fuels research to decommissioning and finally in commercial nuclear power generation, retiring from the New York Power Authority at Indian Point, NY, in 1995.
Owen was enthusiastic about his family, gardening, boating, fishing, and anything involving water. Boating was a family affair, and all of us continue his love of boating. He was also a long-time member of the Garrison Yacht Club. He retired to the Outer Banks of NC to be surrounded by water and pursue his interests.
He was extremely mechanically and technically skilled, always working on some project, large or small. He could repair anything, took pride in his many projects, and invented practical solutions to complex problems. A skill he passed on to his children, as one or more of us were always by his side, not realizing what he was teaching us. He was also an avid reader, devouring books, and could not leave a crossword puzzle uncompleted. He was the master of dad jokes and had an infectious sense of humor.
Surviving Owen is his wife of 73 years, Carmella LaSorsa Sullivan; and his children, Owen (Zshawn), Kathleen Pratt (Bob), Brian, Diane (Dennis Connelly), and Stephen (Aimee). Also surviving are ten grandchildren: Kaitlin, Evan, Dillon Pratt, Olivia Pratt, Mark, Allison, Vanessa Petersen, Lorae Wegner, Gabrielle, Colin, and one great-grandchild, Maeve Petersen.
We are all grateful to have had him in our lives for so long. A celebration of life is planned for a future date. Please share expressions of sympathy with the family on-line at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.
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Kathy, I’m so sorry for the passing of your father. Prayers and hugs to you and your family during this most difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Condolences to all the family. I remember the good time we had by the water
I’m very sorry for your loss.
Thoughts & prayers go out to the family at this saddened time. I became friends with Owen about 10 years ago delivering Meals On Wheels to him & Chris. Great guy who will be missed greatly by those who knew him. Memories last forever. Rest now in Peace, my friend!
Do sorry for your loss. Owen senior was always so helpful and friendly to me when I was a new know-nothing chemist at Indian Point. I always remember his kindness.
So very sorry to hear of his passing and my very sincere condolences and prayers to the family. I worked at the Indian Point Power Plant and was blessed to know him as an HP as was Owen Jr. He was always a pleasant fellow to deal with and did what he could to assist you in the endeavors that required his skills. A gentle man and well respected by all of us who knew him. God just recieved another angel!
I'm a baun bay neighbor and, at one time, his mailman...I enjoyed violating postal regulations to pull in and have a chat.. And on rainy days I knew the door by the garage was never locked so I would put packages inside.. yell and leave.......He was a good man...
I just wanted to thank everyone for the kind words about my Dad. He will be missed but never forgotten
Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.
Owen was one of the best. Nicest guy you would ever like to meet and know. A pleasure to work with. May he RIP
Fond memories. Sorry for your loss. Best Regards, Joe.
Owen, so sorry to hear about Dad’s passing. I started in System Engineering, (Technical Services), in1984. Condolences to the family, he was a good man. 🙏🏻 RIP 🙏🏻
Owen Sr. was a co-worker at Indian Point and a was always helpful and ready to share a joke. I remember him fondly. He could always interject something that made you smile or laugh. Was a great help numerous times. May He Rest In Peace.
Thank you Mr Sullivan for your contributions to the Nuclear Energy Field. RIP Sir. My most heartfelt condolences, go out to the Sullivan Family.
Kathy, I’m so sorry for the passing of your father. Prayers and hugs to you and your family during this most difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Condolences to all the family. I remember the good time we had by the water
I’m very sorry for your loss.
Thoughts & prayers go out to the family at this saddened time. I became friends with Owen about 10 years ago delivering Meals On Wheels to him & Chris. Great guy who will be missed greatly by those who knew him. Memories last forever.
Rest now in Peace, my friend!
Do sorry for your loss. Owen senior was always so helpful and friendly to me when I was a new know-nothing chemist at Indian Point. I always remember his kindness.
So very sorry to hear of his passing and my very sincere condolences and prayers to the family. I worked at the Indian Point Power Plant and was blessed to know him as an HP as was Owen Jr. He was always a pleasant fellow to deal with and did what he could to assist you in the endeavors that required his skills. A gentle man and well respected by all of us who knew him. God just recieved another angel!
I’m a baun bay neighbor and, at one time, his mailman…I enjoyed violating postal regulations to pull in and have a chat.. And on rainy days I knew the door by the garage was never locked so I would put packages inside.. yell and leave…….He was a good man…
I just wanted to thank everyone for the kind words about my Dad. He will be missed but never forgotten
Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.
Owen was one of the best. Nicest guy you would ever like to meet and know. A pleasure to work with. May he RIP
Fond memories. Sorry for your loss.
Best Regards, Joe.
Owen, so sorry to hear about Dad’s passing. I started in System Engineering, (Technical Services), in1984. Condolences to the family, he was a good man. 🙏🏻 RIP 🙏🏻
Owen Sr. was a co-worker at Indian Point and a was always helpful and ready to share a joke. I remember him fondly. He could always interject something that made you smile or laugh. Was a great help numerous times. May He Rest In Peace.
Thank you Mr Sullivan for your contributions to the Nuclear Energy Field. RIP Sir. My most heartfelt condolences, go out to the Sullivan Family.