SULLIVAN DONALD E

CW2 Donald "Silky" E. Sullivan was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 05/03/2012 at the age of 74.6
Bellefonte, PA
Flight Class 64-3W
Date of Birth 10/11/1937
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 120 AHC in 64-65
Call sign in Vietnam RAZORBACK 8
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Donald E. Sullivan October 11, 1937 May 3, 2012 Donald E. Sullivan, 74, of Bellefonte, took his flight to Heaven on May 3, 2012. Born in Fayetteville, he was a son of the late Samuel E. Sullivan and Goldie McNew Sullivan. On Sept. 11, 1971, he married the former Rachel Myers, who survives at home. The Sullivans lived in Alaska and Washington State for 17 years. He graduated from Brownsville High School and received a BS degree from California College. Donald was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam (U.S. Army Retired). For his service, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, and various air medals. In his civilian life, he was a helicopter pilot and a letter carrier for the United States Post Office. Donald was an avid reader. He loved to work in his shop, and loved the outdoors. He loved Penn State football and was a Steeler's fan. He served as Newburg Borough Councilman for five years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Holly L. Montarsi (Craig), of Lamar; a son, Michael E. Sullivan (Sherry), of Land O' Lakes, Fla.; a sister, Suzy Rupp (Robert), of Kentucky; and nephews, John Rupp and Greg Rupp, of Kentucky, and Greg Sullivan, Chris Sullivan, and Jeremy Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his parents; a step-brother, Jerry Sullivan; and his step-mother, Margarite Sullivan. A memorial service, with full military honors, was held May 7, 2012, at New Beginnings Christian Outreach Church in Bellefonte. Pastor Dan Fox officiated at the service.

Published in Centre Daily Times on July 12, 2012

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