Brian Pius Sullivan died at home in Black Diamond Sept. 2 from complications related to pneumonia. He was 69.

Originally from Long Island, N.Y., He moved to Black Diamond in 1977 to raise his family in a rural setting. He devoured books of all kinds and loved art, Seattle’s professional sports teams and his family. A longtime student of philosophy, he graduated from Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, N.Y., and subsequently studied for a master’s degree in philosophy at Queens College in New York. After surviving cancer in 1995, he attended Antioch University in Seattle and received a master’s in psychology. He worked as a psychotherapist at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and in his private practice, both in Enumclaw. He served in the U.S. Army domestically during the Vietnam War era.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Geraldine “Dewey” Sullivan; children Benjamin More, Rebecca St. Colette and Zachary A. Sullivan; sister Antonia Booth; brother Everett M. Sullivan; and one grandson.

A memorial service took place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at St. Barbara Catholic Church in Black Diamond. Interment followed at the Black Diamond Cemetery, with a reception following at the family home. All who knew him are invited to attend. All may sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.