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Georgia R. Sullivan
Georgia R. (Rogelis) Sullivan died early Sunday morning, August 1, 2010 after a short illness, she was 95. Georgia was born on February 4, 1915 one of seven daughters and 2 sons of the late Michael & Stella Rogelis. Georgia was born and raised in Somersworth, NH. The family later moved to Lawrence, MA Georgia would meet and later marry her sweet heart Leo P. Sullivan. The couple was married on December 17, 1934 in Sacred Hearts Church, Malden. Georgia and Leo started a family and had three children, Barbara, Frank, and Michael. In her early years in Malden Georgia along with her husband Leo worked for the Boston & Maine Railroad. Georgia's job at that time was gate tender at the Cross Street railroad crossing in Malden. She worked this job for many years maintaining the crossing, even in the winter months keeping the tracks clear of snow. Georgia was also employed with the Lewis Candy Factory in Malden as a candy maker and she also worked sewing military patches and stripes on military uniforms during the war. Georgia was a co-founder of the A&A Window Products, Inc. a company that began in 1954 when Leo and Georgia Sullivan founded A&A Venetian Blind Company, a commercial blind washing company. The company changed its name to A&A Window Products, Inc in 1974. At that point the company serviced custom residential shades and energy efficient replacement windows. Georgia was at the family business for over fifty years. In her spare time Georgia enjoyed her time spent with her husband and friends wintering in St. Petersburg, Florida. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and loved a good bingo game at St. Josephs Hall or Malden Catholic School. She enjoyed her time as a volunteer with the Bread of Life here in Malden. Mrs. Sullivan was a longtime member of St. Josephs Church in Malden and had been a resident over seventy-five years. Georgia is survived by her children, Barbara G. McHugh and husband Peter J. McHugh, Michael P. Sullivan and wife Marcia J. Sullivan all of Malden and Frank L. Sullivan and wife Barbara A. Sullivan of Georgia. She was the cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was the loving sister of eight siblings that passed on before her. Friends and relatives may call at the Weir – Mac Cuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem St. Malden on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions in Georgia’s memory may be made to the Bread of Life, 511 Main St. Malden, MA 02148. Georgia’s funeral will be held from the Weir-Mac Cuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., Malden, on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Josephs Church, 770 Salem St., Malden at 10 AM. Interment to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
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