Robert E. O'Sullivan Jr.

Stratham – Robert E. O’Sullivan Jr., 66, of Stratham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 with loving family and friends at his side. He was born August 14, 1955 in Wilmington, DE the son of the late Robert E. and Joan (Horn) O'Sullivan. After graduating from the University of Delaware, Bob began his career as a polymer chemist at E.I. DuPont de Nemours, returning to DuPont after earning an MBA from the Business School at Columbia University in New York City. He also worked as regional sales manager for the Bemis Company in Oshkosh, WI and for Clysar LLC in Clinton, Iowa. He changed careers and found fulfillment in his work as business administrator for School Administrative Unit (SAU) 44. Robert was active in the community. In Wilmington, DE, he served on the vestry of the Cathedral Church of St. John before moving to Stratham, NH, where he lived for 30 years. He was an active member of Stratham Memorial School’s schoolboard for 19 years and served as a town selectman before illness forced him to leave that role. When he was young, he played violin in the Newark (Delaware) Symphony Orchestra. He enjoyed dogs, reading and gourmet food. Hobbies included collecting beech trees, luxury clothing, and unusual fabrics. Robert is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years Penelope (Bass) Cope O’Sullivan; son, Nicholas M. Cope and his wife Sarah Chase Cope of New Orleans, LA; daughter, Penelope O’Sullivan Paolucci and her husband Anthony Paolucci of Boston, MA; sisters, Colleen O’Sullivan and MaryBeth Jones; sister-in-law, Barbara Fineberg and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held from 4-6 PM on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842. Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, February 18, 2022 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 100 Chapel Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to the New Hampshire SPCA by clicking here or by mail to 104 Portsmouth Ave., Stratham, NH 03885; Hyder Family Hospice House by clicking here or by mail to 285 Country Farm Road, Dover NH 03820; or the charity of your choice.

Robert E. O'Sullivan Jr.

August 14, 1955 - February 8, 2022