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JOHN SULLIVAN Obituary

John Cyril Sullivan, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran, formerly of Oak Lawn, entered the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on June 11, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Ann, nee Zolla; loving father of John Ashley (Gina) Sullivan, Mary Ann (Michael) Houlihan, Daniel Patrick (Loren) Sullivan, Kevin Canute Sullivan and Martin Kimball Sullivan; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Colleen, John Michael, Mary Catherine, Bryan, Sarah, Rachel, Sean and Aaron; dear brother of Catherine, Margaret, James, Agnes, Patrick, Michael and Bernard Sullivan; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 10:15 a.m. from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home , 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn to St Gerald Church for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. 44 year Towerman for Rock Island Railroad. 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 15, 2011.

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June 21, 2011

Friends of Mike and Pat Sullivan, at lake home in Hayward, Ws. Our prayers are with this family.
Tom & Glenda Porter,Greensburg,In.

Jeanne Sokolowski

June 18, 2011

I was deeply saddened to hear of Uncle John's death, and regret that I couldn't make it in for the funeral. Sending you all comfort and my love.

Steve Ashenbrener

June 17, 2011

Mr. Sullivan was one of the most warmest and kindest individuals you could ever meet. He was part of the greatest generation and will be missed by all.

Theresa Hughes

June 16, 2011

Mary Ann and Sullivan Family, I am praying for all of you to find peace with the passing of your dad into everlasting life in the kingdom of God.

Ted Sokolowski

June 16, 2011

Our deepest sympathies.

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