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Francis Sullivan Obituary

Of Weston, formerly of Needham, Aug. 29, 2008. Beloved husband of Donna J. (MacMahon). Devoted father of Lawrence F., Mary Carey and her husband Richard, Francis P., Jr. and his wife Valerie, Anna Grinley and her husband Jeffrey, Rue Kream and her husband Jon, Jean Dorsey and her husband Andrew. Loving brother of Mary B. Sullivan, John E., Lawrence E., Anna Talanian, Patricia Cooney, and the late Eugene F. Sullivan. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Thursday, Sept. 4th at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Chapel at 10 o'clock. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Late Korean War Veteran, US Air Force. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Francis' memory to Mass Citizens for Life, 529 Main St., Charlestown, MA 02129. Directions & guestbook: wwww.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600
Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2008.

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Michelle Gallo

September 7, 2008

Dear Anna and family,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers. -- Michelle, Andrew, Bridget, Andrew Jr., Francis and James Gallo -- Parmenter Elementary School family

Mike Casey

September 3, 2008

Mr. Sullivan,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USAF during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

greg keefe

September 3, 2008

dear sullivan family
my heart goes out to you all

greg keefe (venice ca)

dick corrigan

September 2, 2008

Dear Donna & family,


We were deeply saddened to read of the death of Frank.
What a great guy and such a loss..

Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Much love,

Dick & Janet Corrigan

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