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Maressa Sullivan Obituary

Sullivan, Maressa J. Entered Eternal Life surrounded by her loving family on June 6, 2014, after a courageous and relentless fight against cancer. Maressa left us at the young age of 40. Best friend and loving wife of Thomas Patrick Sullivan. Proud and cherished mother of Jack and Nick Sullivan. Beloved daughter of Barbara (Dominic Zappia) Kane. Dear daughter-in-law of Diana and the late Thomas "Sully" Sullivan. Sister-in-law of Cathy (Matthew) Blankenburg, Jim Sullivan, Heather (Mark) Kowieski and Kim Sullivan. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and good friends. Maressa was born with a heart of gold. She was a loving and giving daughter, wife, mother and sister-in-law. She was sweet, kind and never said a negative thing about anyone. She had an amazing sense of humor, and a steel trap memory. More than anything, Maressa loved her two beautiful boys. Jack and Nick not only inherited her big, brown, beautiful eyes, but also her sweetness, kindness and good nature. Maressa was a devoted employee of Fox 6 News for 11 years, and United Way for the last 5. At the United Way, she was able to channel her intelligence, personable nature and compassion into a successful career she loved so much. As a hobby, she was a stunning fashion model, and was as humble as she was beautiful. Maressa was a one of a kind who was taken too soon, and will be missed more than words can describe. Visitation will take place on Friday, June 13, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Feerick Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 14, at 9:00 AM at Three Holy Women, St. Hedwig Church, 1704 N. Humboldt Avenue, Milwaukee followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Mequon. Memorials in Maressa's name may be made to Thomas Sullivan for an education fund set up for Jack and Nick.

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 11, 2014.
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Dear Tommy,
Our sincerest sympathy to you and this most difficult time. We are so very sorry and know that Matthew wishes, above all else, that he could have been with you. Forgive us for not attending the mass...would have been there, but were traveling in Europe.
Prayers to you and your family.
Mike and Kathy Chaney

Kathleen and Mike Chaney

June 19, 2014

Her love and smiles will be spread forever by the memories of her.
Steve Pedersen

June 13, 2014

My Deepest Sympathy to Maressa's Family~~ My daughter, Laurel Blomquist was a classmate and fellow Cheerleader. May she Rest in Peace,

MaryLane Blomquist

June 13, 2014

Our deepest condolences and prayers to you Tom and your family. God Bless. Angela & Brian O'Regan

June 12, 2014

May you continue to feel Maressas' love while she looks over your family from heaven. God bless all of you (Barbs friend).

Byron Hoaglan

June 11, 2014

My deepest sympathy to all who loved this beautiful young woman.

Sherrie Szemraj

June 11, 2014

Rest peacefully Miss Maressa.

Mary Mollinger Lange

June 11, 2014

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13

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Feerick Funeral Home - Shorewood

2025 East Capitol Drive, Shorewood, WI 53211

Jun

14

Mass of Christian Burial

9:00 a.m.

Three Holy Women, St. Hedwig Church

1704 N. Humboldt Avenue, Milwaukee , WI

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14

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Resurrection Cemetery in Mequon

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