About Joseph A. Sullivan
Lived 1911 – 2002 (aged 90). Joseph A. Sullivan was an American politician.
Joseph A. Sullivan (August 9, 1911 – March 15, 2002) was a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
In 1975 he was elected sheriff and served two terms after mayor Frank Rizzo encouraged him to run. He was also leader of the 25th ward from 1965 to 1984.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Joseph A. Sullivan's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Joseph A. Sullivan's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph A. Sullivan?
American politician (1911–2002)
When was Joseph A. Sullivan born?
Joseph A. Sullivan was born on 9 August 1911 in Philadelphia.
When did Joseph A. Sullivan die?
Joseph A. Sullivan died on 15 March 2002 in Philadelphia.
What was Joseph A. Sullivan's occupation?
Joseph A. Sullivan was a politician.
What nationality was Joseph A. Sullivan?
Joseph A. Sullivan was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Joseph A. Sullivan
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph A. Sullivan. https://biography.guide/joseph-a-sullivan/
MLA: "Joseph A. Sullivan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-a-sullivan/.
Chicago: "Joseph A. Sullivan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joseph-a-sullivan/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:00 UTC