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William Sullivan Obituary

Sullivan, William C. WATERVLIET William C. Sullivan, 79, died November 1, 2007 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was the son of the late William and Lillian Sullivan, and devoted husband of the late Lorraine Hess Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan was employed at the Benet Labs as a materials engineer for several years prior to his retirement. He was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and Empire State College. Mr. Sullivan was a veteran of the United States Army and he was a member of the Watervliet V.F.W. Post 729. Survivors include his daughter, Karen Sullivan and her husband Michael DeVivo and a grandson Alec DeVivo, all of New York City. Also survived by his brother, Robert (Jan) Sullivan; several nieces and nephews; and special friend of Bunny Conway. Bill will be remembered as being a generous man. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Saturday, November 3 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Interment immediately following in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Watervliet. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Konicek & Collett Funeral Home, LLC 1855 Twelfth Avenue, Watervliet, N.Y. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Watervliet Senior Citizens Center 1541 Broadway, Watervliet, NY 12189.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Nov. 2, 2007.

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November 7, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Sullivan's passing. He was our neighbor on Wiswall Ave. I will remember him fondly - what a kind and smart man he was.

Vera Frangella

November 2, 2007

I only knew Bill as the 'roomate' of my husband in St. Peter's Hospital but in that short time I realized what a special person he was, he was so grateful for the little things like help with a drink of water or fixing his pillows. I had a brief conversation with him and consider it an honor to have known him albeit for a very short time.I am sure that he is now at peace in a special place prepared for him.

Elizabeth Denio

November 2, 2007

I cannot express how saddened I am to hear of Mr. Sullivan's passing. He was such a dear, sweet, wonderful man. I enjoyed our many long talks about everything from the price of crude oil to the state of the oak tree. He always was so well informed and interesting. He was a joy in so many ways, his visits were always the highlight of our day. He will be missed by everyone in our office.
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Jeri Hess

November 2, 2007

To our uncle Bill (Sullie) as we called him.We will miss that beautiful smile and the laughs we had.You are now with the one you loved.So when we look up I'll see that beauiful smile and know that you are happy again.. We love you and will miss you.. Raymond, Jeri, Raimey, Richard Hess

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