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John Sullivan Obituary

Of Venice, FL., Wareham, formerly of South Boston, March 20, 2008. Beloved husband of Agnes (Hogan) Sullivan. Loving brother of Jean Walsh of South Boston and Marilyn O'Brien of Braintree. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from The O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester Street, South Boston, Friday at 9:00AM. Funeral Mass in Gate of Heaven Church at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8PM. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan and Past Grand Knight of Council 10049, Member of Moose Venice Lodge 1308, Member Elks, Wareham, State Legislative Director TCU, Past President of Lodge 1089 and Assistant Local Chairman of Lodge 1089. Former employee of Amtrak for 43 years. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made in Jack's memory to the Special Olympics Adult Service Athletic Program, Cardinal Cushing Center, 405 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2008.

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Nancy and Pat Carter

April 3, 2008

Aggie,Sorry for your loss as Sully was a great husband as well as a friend to all. He will be missed. May he rest in peace, Nancy and Pat Carter,South Boston,Fla

Donald Kemp

April 2, 2008

Jack: I am going to miss all those great stories that you told at length.
You were my connection to my childhood memories of South Boston.

Don Kemo

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