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Kathleen Sullivan Obituary

Sullivan, Kathleen
79, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on November 23, 2010. Kathleen was devoted to her family. She met the love of her life, Robert ("Bob"), in Syracuse, NY and married him on January 15, 1955 and together they raised three sons. Kathleen was loving mother and [grandmother] of son Robert (Jean) Sullivan [Michael, Megan, Monica (Sean), Robert, Sam, Jeffrey, Elizabeth and Timothy] and son Patrick (Susan) Sullivan [Jessica, Emily, Sarah] and son John (Laura) Sullivan [Andrew, Daniel] and cherished sister of Therese Peterson and Robert Flynn. Kathleen will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert; her parents, John and Catherine Flynn; and her siblings John Flynn, Edward Flynn, Donald Flynn, and Veronica O'Brien. Her family welcomes all to share their memories at the memorial service and mass in her honor, to be held on Saturday, November 27 at 1:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 11300 N. 64th Street, Scottsdale, (480) 948-8370. The family suggests that donations may be made in Kathleen's memory to families or charities in need this holiday season.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Nov. 27, 2010.

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Dorothy Milici

November 21, 2023

You are still loved and missed Katie. I still enjoy using the recipes you shared with me, and many others! Rest peacefully with Bob, all your loved ones and Jesus.

November 27, 2010

Katie, we miss you. You have been a good and long time friend. We cherish those memories. We know God has given you a special place in Heaven and will send His unending Love and Grace to help your family through their grief. Our prayers are with you all.
Dorothy&Fred Milici

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