Sullivan Anthony Schrader left this earth behind at the age of “almost seven” on Sunday, February 4th, 2018

Sullivan will be immortalized as an expert in dinosaurs, sea creatures, and a vast amount of other wildlife. He was a natural comedian with impeccable timing and never failed to play a prank or crack a joke. His passion for all things creepy and disgusting was only surpassed by his tenderness and compassion for everything with a heartbeat. Sullivan deeply touched and imprinted every life that was lucky enough to cross his path. We were all the luckiest bunch on this earth for knowing him, or for knowing of him. This world was just not capable of supporting such an advanced lifeform.

Sullivan is survived by a large group of family, humans, animals, and a rough and tumble 3-year-old sister who idolized and protected her sensitive, kind, caring older brother. With a pure soul and fierce spirit, Sullivan walked this earth brimming with love, benevolence, and kindness, beaming his sunshine for us all to soak in. He carried his head high and with such amazing grace. He never complained about anything (except his sister touching his toys). Sullivan leaves behind a legacy of celebration, laughs, love, and light. His gifts to us were as abundant as his facts on all creatures scaly or furry, hairy, creepy, and crawly. Sullivan not only defined strength, courage, bravery, sweetness, and empathy, he taught us all what those words truly mean. He walked the walk.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 12-3 p.m. at Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington Street, New London. Burial is private.

In lieu of flowers, we are encouraging every attendee to bring an unopened toy or five, to donate in Sullivan’s honor to the Child Life Specialists at Yale Children’s Hospital. They are pediatric health care professionals who work with children and families in hospitals and other settings to help them cope with the challenges of hospitalization, illness, and disability. Items in short supply, but high demand are Lego sets, arts and crafts supplies, teen gifts: (gift cards for Lids, Ulta, Amazon, Google Play, and Apple). Ethnic Barbies and other dolls are also highly coveted yet often overlooked items. There was almost nothing better on earth for Sullivan, than to give someone a gift.

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