ALBANY –

The angels guided her into heaven in the willow hour. Susan Sullivan, 71, born November 2, 1954, who was affectionally called swedey by her husband, departed February 5, 2026 after a brief but nagging illness. She was the loving daughter of the late Edwin Lindgren and Margaret Austin Lindgren. She grew up in Latham and was a graduate of Shaker High.

Sue and Dan were 21 when they worked together as temp clerks for the department of labor. Sue worked over 30 years in the licensing division for the department of state, a job she enjoyed. In her early 20’s Sue and Dan went cross country for 7 weeks in an old van they fixed up. Seeing places as Yosemite, Redwood Forest, Grand Tetons, Sedona Arizona, Grand Canyon, Malibu muscle beach, San Francisco, Rt 1 scenic coastline, Las Vegas, most of Oregon and some of Seattle. Many boomers told similar tales, all true.

In her 30’s, Sue got the home she always wanted. There were no more landlords coming at supper time. Sue loved animals, having cats and dogs at the same time. Her favorite being Tabby the tuxedo cat, and her German Shepard Star who walked her, not the other way around.

The swede’s favorite singer was Engelbert Humperdinck, the king of romance. She saw him many times at the Colonie tent, focusing on getting her makeup just right prior to the show. “After the lovin” was her favorite song. Dan hoped when they got home there would be more lovin’. She also was a huge boxing fan, her favorite being Muhammed Ali. She loved how he talked smack and backed it up.

In her 40’s, Sue got a present from heaven, her son and best friend Cody. Having a child later in life made it even more joyous.

In her mid-50’s. Sue retired and enjoyed the fruits of her labor. She went to all of her son’s football and wrestling matches and was always down in front with big sister peg, cheering her son and team on. Of course, the Diner afterword for supper or desert, which was standard. She also loved her summer vacations, including Wildwood crest, Virginia Beach, picnics at Saratoga, Grafton, Thatcher Park. She also loved Disney world in November, and late fall camping at Paradox Lake. She enjoyed the colors of the leaves, and enjoyed the absence of bugs even more.

In her 60’s, Sue liked to take her hour walk on Whitehall rd., grabbing at diet coke at Crestwood Plaza. When she arrived back home, she would do her daily Jumbo until supper was ready. She loved home cooked meals, and would always let you know “it was great, make it again”

Susan’s sisters and brothers had a bond that was unbreakable. At a young age, they lost their loving mother, which was a tragedy that brought them closer together. She loved the family gatherings such as, pool parties and clam bakes at Rainy and Ed’s, Christmas eves at big sister Pegs, Events and birthdays at Janie’s and Paul’s log home. Let’s not forget big brother Gil doing carpentry work on her 100-year-old house, corny jokes included.

Although we are in a sea of grief, we know family will be our sandbags to ease the pain. In memory of Sue, give a loved one a hug, we all need one.

“OANDLIG-KARLEK”

A special thank you to the AFD, Albany Medical Center vascular section, the nurses, and a special thank you to doctor Muhammed for his caring and compassion. Susan is survived by her husband Dan, son Cody, her devoted sisters, Peggy Lindgren, Jane Bouchard(Paul), Lorraine Shkursky (Ed), brother Gil Lindgren(deceased), sister in law-Jackie Zeilman(Sean), mother in law Betty Sullivan, nieces and nephews, Scott and Jacob, Haleigh Hannah and Hayden, great nephews Logan and Mason.

Services and interment will be private at Memory Gardens. A memorial is planned in warmer weather. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family, online at: SimpleChoicesCremation.com