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John William Sullivan Mt. Pleasant - John William Sullivan, 62, husband of Inga McAlister Sullivan, of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Sullivan are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 AM Monday, August 31, 2020, at Stella Maris Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal at St. Lawrence will be private. Online condolences may be offered at www.CharlestonFunerals.com. John was born in Boston, MA. the son of the late Joseph Edward Sullivan, Sr. and Patricia Crowley Sullivan. At the time of his death, he was excelling as a Marine Forensic Expert, having previously retired at the age of 40 from Maersk-SeaLand Shipping as Chief Engineer. He held a triple chief's license in steam, motor and gas powered engines. John was very proud of that accomplishment. At the age of 28, he was the youngest in the industry at that time to earn the title of Chief Engineer. He is survived by his wife, Inga McAlister Sullivan; three sons, William Parker Sullivan (Bianca), John Leighton Sullivan (Haleigh) and Christopher Bane Sullivan; three step-sons, James E. Carroll III (Sarah), Francis Winslow Carroll (Grace) and Thomas Capers McAlister Carroll. Also surviving are two brothers, two brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law and seven nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Charleston Animal Society. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. (843) 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, 2020.

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Sidney Breazeale Jones

October 2, 2020

Inga,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know I am here for you and reach out to me anytime. I’m sorry I am just finding out about this and I have been out of touch.
Love,
Sidney

Butch Dias

September 30, 2020

Inga, so sorry for your loss. My hearts breaks at the thought of Sully being gone. Loved him like my little brother. We had many great memories from our days at the academy until now. He was a great engineer and a great friend. I am still in shock. Praying for you Inga and the boys. God bless and love you all, Butchie Kid, class of 1977.

September 1, 2020

Rest easy John. Fair winds and following seas. My condolences to the entire Sullivan family.
Jimmy Intinarelli

Heidi Yeadon

August 31, 2020

It’s so sad to hear that “Sully” has passed. He was like a big brother to me back in high school. I enjoyed tearing down part of my parents barn with him and Danny Murphy one summer. I enjoyed having him tutor me in Algebra. All the girls were jealous. We had fun at the Sticky Wicket too. He was so handsome and so very, very smart and he loved my parents and grandparents like his own. RIP my friend. My heartfelt condolences to Inga, your boys and your family.

The Murphys

August 30, 2020

If you saw them together, you would have thought they were brothers. Today, John joins family and friends that have gone before and an old and special friend, our brother, Danny Murphy. Growing up, we knew John was nearby because we could hear the two of them laughing continuously like teenage twin brothers with their own language. Our parents were impressed and proud of John, and admired his family in Hopkinton. It is no surprise to read John’s stellar accomplishments on sea and land, and of course his greatest accomplishments as a husband, dad, family man and a deeply respected friend. Please know our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace are with your family through this difficult time.

Marc Gaudette

August 29, 2020

John and I were classmates at Mass. Maritime Academy - Class of 1979. Although I lost touch with him following graduation, he was a good man and a solid classmate you could always depend on for support. My deepest sympathy to everyone in the family. Smooth seas and a following breeze John.

Paul Brodeur

August 29, 2020

Inga and family - I am very sorry for your loss. Words cannot describe how I felt when I heard the news. You likely don not know me but I was a classmate and friend of John's at MMA and we graduated together in 1979. We recently spoke and exchanged messages about a project he was working on which involved a former coworker of mine. I was able to provide John with some insight and I was hopeful it helped him succeed with his work. John and I were part of a pretty big contingent of guys that hung out and did everything at Maritime. From sports, road trips to Boston, hanging out at Scusset Heights, or just chillin' - John was a great friend and was always there for anyone who needed his humor and wisdom. I know those classmates that were close to John will be devastated by the news. I wish you and your family solace during this difficult time knowing that John touched many hearts during his time on this earth.

August 29, 2020

Aloha John too young for FWE

Rick Dunn

August 29, 2020

Great guy & shipmate.

Joe Collins

August 29, 2020

My condolences to your family

ELIZABETH Currey

August 28, 2020

Never will I ever find a person with John Sullivans wit. He has had me in tears laughing on so many occasions. And bless him, he understood my sense of humor. Inga, I my heart is heavy . I will never forgot seeing your sweet husband on his walks in the OV. Love you

Samuel Kirshtein Kaplan

August 28, 2020

May his memory be a blessing!

Maria Hudson

August 28, 2020

Im so sorry for your loss

Patsy Lovingood

August 28, 2020

Inga thinking about you...thoughts and prayers coming your way

Peggy Green

August 28, 2020

What a very kind man he was... we will all miss him and send prayers to his sweet wife Inga..

Lynn Ward

August 28, 2020

Thoughts and prayers to you Inga. So very sorry for your loss.

Gary J. Ricozzi

August 28, 2020

Inga, I am so so sorry for your loss. I was shocked to hear the news about John. Please accept my condolences for you and your family.

Julius Hines

August 28, 2020

I met John in 2002 on a major maritime case. We remained friends over the years. I always admired his abilities, energy, and loyalty as a friend. I will miss getting occasional texts from him on issues of mutual interest, and really wish I'd gotten together with him again in person as we often discussed. My sincere condolences to John's friends and family.

Uncle Sully

Lisa Fournier

August 27, 2020

Uncle Sully,
You will forever be in our hearts and never forgotten! We love you and miss you already!
Much love,
Lisa Caleb Fezrevel bam bam and Lil Flippy!

Michael Millar

August 27, 2020

John has been a great friend and business professional. He epitomized the Chief Engineer that could fix or find a solution to a problem. Forever a fighter at heart, he loved challenges, always looking for, and accomplishing tasks; making something better or a new way to look at a problem. I am already missing my “Boston Brother” and his input/feedback. God bless this family.

Kim Riley

August 27, 2020

Sending lots of hugs to you and all the kids. John was such an accomplished man! You have a lot to be proud of. Thinking of you.
Love you. Kim

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