Bob Sullivan

Robert "Bob" Essley Sullivan age 70 of Tallahassee, Fl passed away on September 8, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born June 12, 1950 in Quincy, Massachusetts to the late Robert and Florence Sullivan. Bob was the founder and Owner of Bob's Auto Repair for 40 years. Having grown up an Airforce "Brat" Bob lived in 17 states and 4 countries, his favorite being Spain. He made Tallahassee his home for the last 41 years. He was known for his love and support of FSU Football, everything Disney and Salt water fishing. His greatest catch was a 800lb Black Marlin in Costa Rica. We remember his ability to always have a good time, how open hearted he was, his smile. Bob had the ability to add knowledge and advice to every situation, he was super proud of his kids and grandkids and always had our backs. You can't remember Bob without cherishing his love of Pepsi, Salt, his loud music and crazy lights, him buying every snap-on tool ever made, his amazing tailgate parties, his over the top Christmases. Bob taught us all to fish, owned a million boats and cars. He was a fighter (held on 8 years longer than the doctors said he would) made his youngest daughter's wedding and walked her down the isle, even got to be at his granddaughter's wedding, yes he cried when he saw them in their dresses, he was tough as nails yet always gave you a shoulder to cry on. Bob collected seashells and rocks from everywhere he went and had us bring him back a few if we ever traveled without him. Bob loved working on cars and loved his employees and customers even more. He was the most stubborn man we have ever known and would give you the shirt off his back. Bob had a pet camel in Africa, and loved all animals. He loved facebook and watching Geno play baseball, listening to Jacob play the guitar, and always supporting his daughter Christina in her Airforce career, he cherished every minute he spent with Aidan. He had a special place on his heart for his granddaughter Alexis. Ryan made him proud everyday and was a source of joy for him. Misty was his "guardian angel". He trusted and loved the men and women in his children's lives and thought of them and treated them like sons and daughters. He truly was his kids and grandkids biggest fan. He cherished his friends and considered them family, Bob was a legend and the Greatest man we have ever known. Bob always said "my best friends are my family" He is survived by his 3 sons and 3 daughters; Sean Bailey (wife Virginia), Shane Bailey (wife Kelly), Misty Sullivan Moderau (husband Daniel), Christina Sullivan Petruzzi, Ryan Sullivan (wife Arielle), Melissa Sullivan (husband Zack); 8 grandchildren Alexis Sullivan (husband Alex), Ashley Perkins, Jacob Altmiller, Emily Bailey, Erin Bailey, Ryan Bailey, Aidan Sullivan, Giovanni Petruzzi and 1 great grandchild Braxton Marquez. Bob is also survived by his furry best friends and loyal companions Little Bear, Caesar and Koda. Numerous cousins and friends also survive to carry on his legacy of pure love and strength. Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com 850-385-2193)

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Bob Sullivan

June 12, 1950 - September 8, 2020