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Edward Sullivan Obituary

Of Scituate, MA, formerly of Brighton, age 82, died on Friday, July 18, 2008 from complications of cancer. Son of the late Jeremiah and Margaret (O'Connor) Sullivan. Husband of the late Lucy (Cugno) Sullivan. Cherished companion of Antonetta Malcolm of Weymouth. Father of Patricia and William of Scituate, Charles and Edward of Quincy, Mary McKenna of Peabody, Susan Haney of Boston and Barbara Pesce of Port Charlotte, FL. Beloved brother of Mary Shea of Cohasset and James Sullivan of Weymouth. Also survived by sister, Margaret Rose of West Roxbury and brother of the late Timothy, Thomas, Francis and John. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Late Member, IBEW, Local 103, 52 years. Interment, Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Services have been held. Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home (781) 545-0196

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 28, 2008.

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Mary(Murphy) & Gene Fannin

July 29, 2008

To Eddie's family and especially to Mary, James and Margaret our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

It's been a long time since we were all growing up in Roxbury.

Mike Casey

July 29, 2008

Mr. Sullivan,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during WW II and the Korean War and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

July 28, 2008

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