Thomas "Tom" A. Sullivan, 45, of Laurel, formerly of Delmar, died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. He passed after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pennsylvania, a son of Catherine Sullivan and the late John W. Sullivan. Tom graduated from Delmar High School with the class of 1982. After high school he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army with the 101st Army Engineers, where he earned various medals and decorations. He was an avid sports fan and was passionate about "his" Dallas Cowboys. He loved to read all sorts of books, including almanacs and dictionaries, and was considered a history buff. He loved the outdoors and took great pride in his garden. He adored his daughter and his family. Tom worked for over ten years as a supervisor at various locations for Western Pest Control, most recently in Salisbury. He is survived by his daughter Kassandra "Casey" Sullivan of Laurel; his mother, Catherine Sullivan of Laurel; a sister, Jean Melvin and her husband John of Delmar; and four brothers, John Sullivan and his wife Meri Jane of Texas, Bill Sullivan and his wife Ruth of Virginia, Michael Sullivan of Laurel and Chris Sullivan and his wife Penny of Bridgeville. He is also survived by thirteen nieces and nephews and eleven great nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, John W. Sullivan, his brother, Charles Sullivan, preceded him in death. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home, Delmar, where family and friends may call from 1:00 to 2:00. The Reverend Howard Travers will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow the services at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in Tom's memory to Coastal Hospice at the Lake, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.