Vincent Ferrer Sullivan, age 91, of Middlebury, died Friday November 28, 2014 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband, father and grandpa, he was predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years, Francine (Dozois) Sullivan, his son Gary, and all of his 14 brothers and sisters. He was at the time of his death the eldest male member of his family both here and in Ireland. He was born on May 15, 1923 in N.Y.C. to Denis and Anne (Barry) Sullivan. He was a proud veteran of WWII, and served as an armorer in Italy, Sicily and North Africa in the Army Air Corps. Following his service, he graduated from St. John's University in Brooklyn, NY with a Bachelor's of Business Administration, and worked most of his life for Pan American Airlines, first as a flight attendant, then purser, then in management overseeing cabin operations. He was very proud to have developed the procedures for use on the first 747; he was on its first flight. He lived and raised his family in East Northport, Long Island, N.Y., then lived in Pembroke Pines, Florida; and Lake Como, PA. He moved to live with his daughter and son-in-law in Middlebury in 2002. Through his work for Pan Am, and an interest in all cultures and places, he traveled to many parts of the world and enjoyed adventures on virtually all continents. He enjoyed bird-watching, fishing, deer hunting, making and fixing things mechanical and in wood. He loved to celebrate all occasions and personified living and enjoying a good life. He was a founding member of the A.R.I.S.T.I.C.S. on Long Island, which got together to enjoy gourmet meals and fellowship. He was a long-time member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Lake Como- achieving the rank of Noble Grand, and a member the American Legion, Six Star, Post 209 in Lakewood, Pennsylvania. He is survived and will be missed by many: his daughter Janine and her husband Kent, of Middlebury; his son Donald and his wife Patti of Felton, CA.; his son William and fiancee Debbi of Spring Hill, FL.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins in the large Sullivan clan.

Cemetery: Cemetery Not Applicable

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Funeral: Middlebury Congregational Church

Services: Funeral Services will be Dec. 6, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Middlebury Congregational Church, 1242 Whittemore Rd., Middlebury

Visitation: Calling hours will be Dec. 5, 2014 from 5-7 PM at the Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home, 235 Main St. North, Southbury