Michael Patrick Sullivan

Michael P. Sullivan, 49, of Cherry Hills Village, CO, formerly of New Canaan, CT died on March 31, 2016. A devoted husband and father, Michael is survived by his wife Vicky (Ecks) Sullivan and his daughters, Lexy and Katie. He is also survived by his mother, Lyn Sullivan of Fairfield and his brother and sister and their respective spouses: David and Gioia (Riccio) Sullivan of Westport, CT and Kathleen and Thomas Farrell of Atlanta, GA. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Dorothy Ecks of Coronado, CA and his wife's siblings and spouses: Mike and Susan Ecks; Penny Ecks Richichi; and Elizabeth Ecks and Richard Estes. Michael is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Brendan, Molly, TJ, Timmy, Francesca, Daniel, Samantha and Summer, all of whom enjoyed spending quality time with their uncle. Michael was predeceased in death by his father, David J. Sullivan Jr. Esq. and his infant brother Thomas, and his father-in-law, John A. Ecks, MD.Born April 25, 1966, Michael was raised in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, CT, graduating from St. Ann School in 1980 and the Fairfield College Preparatory School in 1984. Michael was a proud graduate of Villanova University from which he received a B.A. in History in 1988. He earned an M.B.A. from Columbia University in 1992. Michael was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Northwood Investors, a privately-held real estate investment advisor firm based in Denver, Colorado since 2007. Prior to joining Northwood Investors, Michael was the Chief Financial Officer at J.C. Flowers & Co. in New York. His experience also includes prior positions at Olympus Capital and The Blackstone Group. He worked for Ernst & Young LLP's financial services group in New York after completing his MBA. As long-time residents of New Canaan, CT, prior to moving to the Denver area in the summer of 2015, Michael was an active parishioner at St. Aloysius Church in New Canaan, CT. Michael loved running, swimming, biking, tennis and especially skiing with his beloved family. His most precious times were spent skiing with his family and friends in Vermont and Colorado, and relaxing by the ocean in Coronado, California. Wherever he traveled, he expressed a great joy for history, which he imparted to his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A memorial service to celebrate Michael's life will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday April 9, 2016 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in New Canaan, CT. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family has kindly asked that donations be made to The Burroughs Community Center, Bridgeport, CT or to The Skin Cancer Foundation, New York, NY. For information or to sign an online guest register please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com