Kathleen Mary Sullivan

Kathleen Mary Sullivan

Kathleen Mary Sullivan, born March 14th, 1964, passed away on June 3rd, 2004. She is survived by her husband Joe Montini, mother Joan Sullivan, brother James Sullivan III, and a niece and three nephews, Blaine Sullivan, and Haley, Patrick, and Daniel Roseen. She is loved dearly by her many friends. Kate led a full and spectacular life that spanned teaching and performing in a multitude of genres. After getting a Bachelor of Music at the University of Miami, she moved back to New York where she had grown up and taught choir and jazz vocal ensemble seven years in Merrick-Bellmore. She went on to get a Masters of Arts (performance) at Queens College and continued teaching part time at the New School, New Jersey City University, and privately. Kathleen was a mezzo-soprano and performed in the chorus for numerous City Opera productions, the Gregg Smith Singers, and in many church choruses throughout New York City. Besides being very active as a classical musician, she was also a wonderful performer of contemporary music as well as a gifted actress. These talents were most notably showcased when she starred in Mikel Rouse’s “Dennis Cleveland," and most recently, Phillip Johnston’s “Faust.” Additionally, Kate composed, arranged, and was a wonderful producer. Her most recent work as an arranger and producer is a children’s recording, "Dance on the Planet." Her most recent composition was “Songs for Four Voices on Poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay” recorded live in concert on June 15, 2002. Kate’s endless talents, wit, beauty and friendship are unforgettable and enduring. She will be greatly missed by all who were blessed enough to know her. Kate requested that those who wish to make donations in her memory do so to the college fund she set up for the children of her departed sister. Make checks payable to Putnam Investments and mail to Joe Montini, 94 Wawayanda Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940.

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