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Jeremiah Sullivan Obituary
March 21, 1946 – November 1, 2017
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Survived by Debbie, THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE and wife of 30 years; brother Michael Sullivan (Barbara); in-laws Ron Schroff (Diane), Sharon Myhre (Bill), Steve Schroff (Andrea); and 23 nieces and nephews.Jerry attended Jefferson High School and San Francisco State. He was employed with the SF Sherriff's Department and SF Juvenile Probation Department, counselor at Hidden Valley Ranch and Log Cabin Ranch. He played baseball in high school, college, and as a semi-pro. He was a member of the San Francisco Baseball Old Timers Association. Jerry was an avid San Francisco Giants fan.
We will always remember Jerry for his quick wit, great sense of humor, one-line zingers and his positive outlook on life.
Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. on December 1, 2017, at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, 2559 40th Ave., San Francisco. Reception to follow at Lake Merced Boathouse.
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Tim mead
November 16, 2025
RIP Sully , miss ya .
November 26, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family.May the God of all comfort grant you peace and calmness or heart during this difficult time.- Isaiah 30:18 Orlando
Lynn Lewis
November 26, 2017
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. May warm memories comfort you now and always.
Beverly Maertz, Visage
November 25, 2017
I am so saddened to here of Sully's passing. Praying for Peace and comfort to you Debbie and family.
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Elizabeth Vella
November 25, 2017
My deepest sympathies to Deb and family. He was such a nice man...
Tim Mead
November 25, 2017
RIP , Uncle Sully you will missed by so so many , I'm so fortunate to have known you , and toast a glass of Whiskey with you ! Rest In Peace my friend , Amen
Gloria Keeley
November 25, 2017
So sorry for your loss, Debbie. May Jerry RIP.
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Judi Charlton
November 24, 2017
Oh my gosh. So sorry for the loss of Jerry. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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