John Clemens

WE BID FAREWELL TO A FRIEND MATTHEW A. SULLIVAN, one of the most honored and quietly influential persons in the history of model aeronautics died August 10th at the age of 68. As a testimonial to his friendliness he put those around him at ease by asking that he always be addressed simply as "Matty." Mr. Sullivan, in 1941, founded one of the earliest hobby accessory manufacturing companies, Sullivan Pylon Products. Most of his products were of his own invention. In 1955, he also founded a highly successful plastic manufacturing firm, known as Sullifoam. He was active in both businesses until his death. Matty's credits were legion, having received the highest honors from both the business and pleasure worlds of model aviation. He served on the Board of Directors of the Hobby Industry Association of America. He was recognized by that organization with the Distinguished Service Award and the Meritorious Award of Honor, the HIAA's highest honors.