Cheryl J. Bennett Sullivan

Cheryl Jean Bennett Sullivan, surrounded by loving family, passed away in her home on December 31, 2017, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. A resident of North Port, Florida, for the past decade, she was 69 years old. Born in Danbury, CT the daughter of George and Delores Bennett, Cheryl a longtime resident of Danbury and Trumbull, Connecticut. She attended Danbury High School and Burdett College in Boston, Massachusetts. While raising two daughters and balancing corporate roles, Cheryl launched a meeting planning service for corporate clients, Group Meetings Incorporated, and once Vice President for Georgia-Pacific of Atlanta. Cheryl is survived by her spouse of 31 years, Brian Sullivan; two daughters, Bekki and Robin Gredinger of Connecticut; and one pet (""grandchild""), Sonny, a golden retriever and her nephew, Jesse Slocum. Cheryl is pre-deceased by her brother, Wayne Bennett. In life, Cheryl was an avid golfer (9 handicap) and social butterfly (too many friends to count). Those that knew her found that she was quick with her playful wit, masterful at trivia contests and crossword puzzles/games, a consummate cook, and generous with her time, love, and respect to those in her life. An event planner at heart, Cheryl was always prepared for guests and lively times. She epitomized positivity and possessed an infectious smile. A celebration of Cheryl's life will be held in her honor on January 4th at Heron Creek Golf and Country Club in North Port, FL, 1-3 pm. For further information, contact Bekki Gredinger at 917.224.5153. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Research at https://www.lustgarten.org or to keep in the fashion of her giving, The Backpack Angels at http://www.backpackangels.org Service Information