Patrick "Jake" Sullivan

Patrick “Jake” Sullivan passed away on February 12, 2026. Born June 30, 1963, to Judy Clark-Sullivan and William F. Sullivan III. He is a graduate of Corning East High School Class of 1981. After graduation, he moved to Syracuse and worked as an automotive technician. He is predeceased by his mother, Judy Clark-Sullivan and stepmother, Arvilla Squire-Sullivan.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years Brenda Hoke-Sullivan, son, Jeffrey Sullivan, granddaughters, Rosaline Sullivan and Alana Pratt, his father, William F. Sullivan, III, brothers, Mike Sullivan, Andy (Lisa) Sullivan, Bill (Marcia) Sullivan, and Jesse Sullivan, sister, Anne (Phil) Zschoche, stepbrothers, Chris (Dee) Graff and Dan (Nancy) Graff and many nieces and nephews.

Jake loved to watch Indy Cars and IMSA Sport Cars. He was an avid diecast collector and built model trains and cars. His favorite place of all to be was Watkins Glen Racetrack. He called it the Holyland.

At Jake’s request, there will be no services but a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Contributions in Jake’s name can be sent to the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen, NY.

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