Michael J. Sullivan

March 4, 1950 - March 17, 2022

Michael J. Sullivan passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022, in Palm Beach, Florida, surrounded by his family. Michael was born on February 4, 1950, in Glens Falls, New York, to the late Jeanne (Bromley) Sullivan and Bernard Sullivan. He attended school at St. Michael’s in South Glens Falls and then St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls through his sophomore year. He completed his high school education at South High at the request, and really the insistence, of Sister Mary Electa, graduating in 1968. Many remember Mike for his many years as Managing and Purchasing Director at Toys for Joy in South Glens Falls. While with Toys for Joy he, along with the late Michael Ginsburg, initiated the Joy Store Christmas parade that continues to this day. Later, Michael was elected and served 2 terms as Town of Moreau Supervisor and following that, served as Chairman of the Board of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors. Christmas was always his favorite holiday. He started the Sullivan Family and Friend Christmas Party back in the early 70’s. That party also continues to this day with nearly 250 people gathering for laughs and spirits every year. Michael was a past member at the American Legion Post 553 in South Glens Falls and the South Glens Falls Eagles Club 2486. Michael was involved in many organizations throughout his life including: SGF Little League, SGF Softball League, and Pine Lanes Bowling League. He was also one of the founding members of the Adirondack Red Wings Booster Club and served as its president for 2 years. Michael had many hobbies. His favorite was coaching and supporting his children and grandchildren in their sporting activities. He enjoyed spending time at his self-proclaimed 7 wonders of the world. These included Carmen Canale’s Whistle Stop, The Sting, Mike’s Fireside Lounge, The Log Grille, Cote’s Bar & Grill, Massie’s Restaurant and the American Legion. He also loved the horses and Saratoga Racetrack where he would go every year to “visit his money” and especially enjoyed betting with his longtime friend Bogey on Saturdays. Mike was involved in other business ventures as well. He was the original owner of Patty Cake Pastry in Hudson Falls, the Pin Ball Wizard Arcade, and the Down Under — a non-alcoholic bar for kids to enjoy friends and live entertainment. One of his ambitions was to own an ice cream truck, but he knew that would not be a success as he would never charge the kids for the ice cream. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sandi (Jarvis) and by his children: Michael (Jennifer) and his sons Shawn Sullivan and Michael Judd Sullivan of South Glens Falls; Matthew (Shani) and their children Tanner, Kaitie and Brady, all of Littleton, Colorado; and his special “adopted” son John Lebrun (Stacie). Mike is also survived by his sister Colleen Bain-Herlihy of Palm Beach, FL, her children Adam, Alex and Samantha; his brothers Bernard Sullivan (Judy) and their children Jennifer, Brian, Ryan and BJ; James Sullivan (Lisa), and Patrick Sullivan. He is also survived by his aunts Patricia Sullivan of Queensbury and Christine Bromley of Colorado, mother-inlaw Marion Hughto of South Glens Falls, sister-in-law Kathy Hill and her husband John of Ocala, FL, sister-in-law Joanne Hughto and brother-in-law Gary Jarvis of Glens Falls as well as several special cousins. In addition, he leaves behind lifelong friends Joe & Sue Pezzulo and Fawn & Vinnie Crowley and many, many friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 8th at Regan Denny Stafford Funeral Home in Queensbury from 4-7pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated on April 9th at 11am at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery immediately following the mass. Family and friends will gather afterward at The Queensbury Hotel for a traditional Irish sendoff with food and spirits. The family would like to thank Michael’s doctors and nurses at JFK Memorial Hospital in Palm Beach, Florida, for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Operation Santa Claus Small Business Challenge (P.O. Box 707, Hudson Falls, NY 12839). For online condolences, please visit the Regan Denny website. Mike always enjoyed hearing a good joke, but he liked telling one especially for you. That is what will be missed the most.