Michael David Sullivan, 58

On Saturday, October 29, 2022, Butte native Michael "Mikey" Sullivan passed away, surrounded by his loving family, at St. James Hospital, following an unexpected medical emergency.  Mike was 58.  He had strong Catholic beliefs and there is no doubt, he is now in heaven with God, his beloved parents John & Shirley, grandparents Joseph & Viola, and all his family members and friends who have passed before him.

Mike was born feet first in Butte, MT in 1963 to John T. & Shirley A. Sullivan (Chopp). He was the second youngest of six siblings (Mark, John, Joanne, Tom, Mike & Patrick).  He was raised and lived his life at the Sullivan family home located on Nanny Goat Hill in Butte (400 block of N. Idaho St).   Mike attended Butte grade schools Lincoln & McKinley, West Jr. High School, and graduated from Butte High School in 1981.

Mike worked throughout his life holding jobs at Safeway; the D&M Bar; as a Corrections Officer at Montana State Prison - where he attained the rank of Sgt.; Security Officer Federal Building (Helena); Police Dispatcher (Anaconda); United States Post Office (Butte); Sears; Walmart; and most recently, he worked part-time for his close friend Dan Roggenkamp at D&D Enterprises.

Throughout his life, Mike truly enjoyed family get togethers, holiday celebrations, picnics, camping & fishing trips which all occurred very often in Western Montana, instilling an unbreakable sense of family in Michael.

Mike's primary profession was the care of others, especially his family. Mike had a lot of skills, and without hesitation, would offer his help to those in need. He was a true empath, seeing through the pain and frustration of others, offering love and compassion. You'd barely be in the front door before Mike offered you every snack or drink in the house.  He always made everyone feel like they were home.

Mike's dad John passed in 1981.  Mike lived a love filled and happy life with his mom Shirley and brother Pat at their N. Idaho St. home.  As his mom Shirley's health declined with age, he dedicated his life to taking care of her each and every day, until her death in 2018.  Following Shirley's death, Mike took on the roll watching his great-nephews and great-niece Kyson, Kealan and Brylee at the family home, a couple days a week.  They, and all his nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews, lit up his life.  He looked forward, every week, to seeing them all, and quite often remarked, "those kids make life worth living."  Mike's favorite food was pancakes.

Mike was preceded in death by his father and mother John & Shirley Sullivan, his grandparents Joseph & Viola Chopp, his aunts and uncles Joseph & Patricia Floreen, Edward & Rosemary Durkin (Anaconda), Don Morrison and Joseph "Sonny" Chopp, and his cousins Father Ernest Floreen and Mark Durkin (Anaconda).

Mike is survived by his brothers and sisters Mark & Judy Sullivan (Billings), John & Sandy Sullivan, Joanne Sullivan, Tom Sullivan and Patrick Sullivan, his aunt Rosalie Morrison, his uncle and aunt David & Linda Chopp, his nieces and nephews Joseph Sullivan & Heather Ridley (Bozeman), John T. & Cassie Sullivan (Great Falls), Brian & Chelsea Sullivan, David & Annie Sullivan (Missoula), Daniel & Kaila Sullivan, Rich & Kaycee Sullivan/Casey (Washington DC), Kelly & Brooke Sullivan (Rugby, ND), Jamie Frank (Billings) and Jay & Jennifer   Edmunds (Bossier City, LA), his great nieces and nephews Nevaeh, John T. Jr. & Kamdon Sullivan (Great Falls); Kyson, Kealan & Brylee Sullivan; Brayden & Caleb Sullivan (Missoula); Connor, Kaidon & Kylie Sullivan; Quinn Sullivan (DC) ; Gabriella, Garrett, Katie & Benjamin Sullivan (ND); Aubri & Ethan Edmunds (LA); his first cousins Donny Morrison, John & Lori Sholey, Cheryl Floreen (ID), Joe & Brenda Floreen, Don and Maureen Tweety (Anaconda), Bill & Clarice Fisher (Missoula), Pat & Linda Durkin (Helena), Tim and Lissette Durkin (WA), Sherrell Lopez, Chris & Treasa Chopp (UT), Mike & Kelli Chopp (NV), Becky & John Turley (ID), Denise Brown (ID) and Joe & Wendy Chopp (WA), as well as many other cousins.  Mike love attending family functions and visits with all his family members.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church in Butte on Saturday Nov. 5th, 2022, with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m., and Mass at 11 a.m. Right of Committal will take place immediately following the Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery.