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Melvin Charles Sullivan, age 80, passed away in the comfort of his loving family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 10, 1927, in Columbus. A graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Class of 1946 and attended The Ohio State University. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and later became a member of the American Legion Southway Post. Mel retired from the Borden Company after 44 years of dedicated service. He was a long time member of St. Timothy Catholic Church and an avid Buckeye fan. He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Stella Sullivan, sister, Eileen Sullivan, infant granddaughter Valerie Kus and brother-in-law Bob Priest. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Luella (Strait) Sullivan and their 9 children: Ellen (Dave) Loupe and children Angie and Danny Kus, Colleen (Brook) Berlin and children Eric (Mindy) Griffin, Rachel and Kyle Reitter, Elaine (Dennis) McWatters and children Michael and Kelly, Charlene (Scott) Story and children Nicklas and Sarah, Elise Sullivan and daughter Melanie(Tom)Huber, Patrick (Terry) Sullivan and children Brian and Jessica, Eileen (Mike) Watts and children Mallorie and Alyssa, Michael (Anne) Sullivan and daughter Ashley Sullivan-Wolfe, Linda (Jerry Cupp) Sullivan and daughter Stephanie and great-grandchildren Tyler Griffin and Aden Cole. Also survived by sister Marilyn Priest, sisters-in-law Hazel Brinda, Elouise Phillips, Margaret Strait and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Friends may call MONDAY, October 13 2008 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 4:00-8:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM on TUESDAY, October 14 2008 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1088 Thomas Lane, Rev. Fr. Timothy Hayes, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 South High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. "Go Bucks!". Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.