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Michael SULLIVAN Obituary

SULLIVAN - Michael T. Jr. November 30, 2014, of Amherst, NY, beloved husband of 58 years to Wanda (nee Weiksnar); dearest father of Mary (James Halter), Anne (Andrew) Forrestel, Michael III, Mark (Jennifer), John (Mercy) and James (Noemi); cherished grandfather of Andrew, John and Patrick Forrestel, Julie, Holly, Valerie, Veronica and Rebecca Sullivan, and Eva and Annette Bjork; brother of the late Joseph (late Shirley) and late Francis (Catherine); survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive relatives and friends Thursday and Friday from 3-8 PM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 9:30 AM in St. Benedict RC Church, 1317 Eggert Rd., Amherst. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Patrick's Friary, 102 Seymour St., Buffalo, NY 14210, Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or to the charity of your choice. Send condolences and share memories at SmolarekCares.com

Published by Buffalo News from Dec. 3 to Dec. 5, 2014.
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We miss you and thinking of you.
Watch over us from heaven and we are still together.
From your grandchildren in Sweden,Eva and Anette, Daughters of John and Mercy Syllivan

December 6, 2014

Sorry for the lost. Wishing you the best in heaven

Eva bjork

December 6, 2014

jimmy saber

GOD BLESS THE GEN.

December 5, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the Sullivan family.

John, Alice & Katharyn Stevenson

December 5, 2014

John, Jim and the whole Sullivan family my prayers are with you and the General.
Paul Nasca

December 5, 2014

My dad, Dan Grandillo would like to send his condolences to the family. Mike & my dad were friends back in high school. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this this.

Dana Kelley

December 4, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the Sullivan family. Our father, Joseph Thomas and his brothers, Pete and Fran were old friends.

The Thomas Family, Michael, Janet, Mary Pat and Judy

December 4, 2014

John Jim and Sullivan family, our deepest sympathy Jim and Rose Pernick

Jim Pernick

December 4, 2014

Fond memories of Uncle Mike, Dad's big brother.....Rest in peace.

Steve Sullivan

December 4, 2014

Best gift to the neighborhood, I will always cherish those
memories on the Sullivan backyard basketball court ...
morning, noon and night ... Thank you Mr. Sullivan ...

Bernie Weber

December 4, 2014

Grandpa we love and miss you! Hopefully Biscuits, Toni, Ruby, Brandy, Jasmine, and Snowpea are not slobbering on your pants.

Andrew C. Forrestel

December 4, 2014

General, It was an honor to serve on your staff in the 127th Armor Battalion and 221st Engineer Group as well as the Empire State Military Academy for many years. Rest in Peace.

Warren Jordans

December 4, 2014

It was my pleasure and honor to have known GEN. Sullivan. For several years we served together on the Armed Forces Committee. I found him to be truly a gentleman and clear minded contributor to the progress of the committee. Such a wonderful leader and gentleman. He will be missed...
TJ Caulfield (USNR)

Thomas Caulfield

December 4, 2014

On to your final muster General. It was an honor and privilege to have served under you. "ESSAYONS"

Edward Dzendzel, (SFC Ret)

December 3, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Sullivan family. I enjoyed working for him. He was a loving and caring man. I will miss him.

Cheryl Repeta

December 3, 2014

General Sullivan, you will live in the hearts and memories of those Soldiers that have served with you over the years. It has been an honor.

Daniel Ratka

December 3, 2014

Our condolences to the Sullivan family. We will keep you in our prayers in this time of sorrow.

Gozo Family

December 3, 2014

My Deepest Sympathy to the Sullivan Family. Gen. Sullivan was a great leader and mentor to his men. It was my honor to have served with him.

Peter Wigdor

December 3, 2014

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