Jere J. Sullivan, 80, of 20 Yardley Green, Lancaster, died Sunday September 10, 2006 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late James and Martha Loomis Sullivan. He was married for 63 years to Evelyn E. Sullivan.

Mr. Sullivan worked in the field of construction and was a member of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, local 23. Before starting his career, he served in the US Army in the 87th Division of the 345th Infantry where he fought in the European Theatre of Operation during World War II.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his two sons, Raymond and Jere, his daughters, Evelyn, Cynthia, and Sharon, 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and two sisters, Beverly and Geraldine. Mr. Sullivan was predeceased by two brothers, Jack and Francis.

Friends will be received at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA on Wednesday September, 13, 2006 from 6-8PM. A time of sharing will begin at 7:45PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jere's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or the Lancaster Cancer Center, 1858 Charter Lane, Lancaster, PA 17601.