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Edward Sullivan Obituary

Edward M. Sullivan
of Billerica; 48

BILLERICA -- Edward M. Sullivan (Teddy), age 48, died unexpectedly, Monday, February 8, 2016, at his home in Billerica, where he was a lifelong resident.

Born in Cambridge, April 25, 1967, he was the son of Violet H. (Callahan) Sullivan and the late Edward T. Sullivan. He was a graduate of Billerica Memorial High School.

He was the proud owner of Ed Sullivan Masonry in Billerica.

Ted was an avid sports fan of the Patriots and Red Sox. He enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, and attending/watching sporting events.

He is survived by his mother, Violet H. (Callahan) Sullivan of Billerica; his brother, Brian Sullivan and wife, Kelly of Chelmsford; and his four sisters, Christine Garabedian, Sandra Sullivan, Brenda Sullivan and husband, Ronald Fox, all of Billerica. Valerie Conti and her husband, Michael, of Chelmsford. He also leaves his nieces and nephews, Derek and wife, Marissa, Brooke & Kalie Garabedian, Ian Fox, Paige & Shane Conti, Aidan & Shannon Sullivan and 4 great nieces and nephews, Hayden, Destiny, Colton & Chase. Ted will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

SULLIVAN -- of Billerica, February 8, 2016, Edward M. Sullivan (Teddy), age 48. Beloved son of Violet H. (Callahan) Sullivan and the late Edward T. Sullivan. Funeral from the Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Rd., (Rt. 3A), Billerica, Saturday, February 13, at 9:00 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Andrew's Church, North Billerica at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours, Friday, 4-7 p.m. Interment, Fox Hill Cemetery will be private. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Lowell Sun on Feb. 11, 2016.

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Ray Callahan

February 5, 2020

Not a finer man to be found anywhere; his goodness will be part of our lives forever.

Ray Callahan

February 22, 2016

Although your time with us was not as long as we would wish for, the memories that you created will live on forever. Thanks for all that you have left behind.

Randy Diehsner

February 14, 2016

Teddy you will missed by many.You always made smile and laugh in what we were doing,weather working or just having a beer.l'll see you on the other side

Kathryn Mcoldrickw

February 13, 2016

So sorry for your loss.

linda (riddle) persi

February 13, 2016

Dear Sullivan Family, My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this very sad time...... Keep telling the Funny things that Teddy did while he was growing up that made you laugh, it will help with the pain of loosing him.

Michaela Purnell (Rideout)

February 13, 2016

Teddy, the last time I saw you was the last time I was with Sharon- hard to believe you are both gone... You had such an infectious smile! RIP

Tanya Malik

February 12, 2016

Rest easy my friend !!!! You will be missed ;*(

Kristine Dickson

February 12, 2016

I'm so sad to hear your home Teddy. You always made people feel worthy no matter what kind of day you were having. A friend that will be sadly missed. Prayers to All your Family. Godspeed

Kristine Dickson

February 12, 2016

I'm so very sad to see you leave us so soon Teddy. You were always making others feel worthy no matter what kind of day you were having! You are my Angel now. Prayers to All your Family. Godspeed

Deborah Clark

February 12, 2016

violet,and family so sorry for your loss ,Teddy was a gentle soul ,he will be missed by all who knew him . Love ,Debbie Clark and family

Billy & Debbie (Sullivan) McCluskey

February 12, 2016

To my friend Teddy the memories will always be held in my heart rest easy my friend till we meet again

KATHLEEN CALLAHAN

February 12, 2016

Ted is happy with his Dad WE WILL HIM hE WAS ALL HEART r.i.p Kathleen C

February 12, 2016

I am praying for your family. Love auntie Maria

Tammy Pelrine

February 12, 2016

Heaven must have needed another beautiful smile. Will miss our funny conversations and good laughs my friend!

Paula Tardiff

February 12, 2016

So sad to hear that you have gone. Your contagious smile always made me smile. May you rest in Eternal Peace Teddy. :-)

Cal Rossi

February 11, 2016

Hi Sandra and Christine, I am truly sorry for your loss. I remember teddy being your little brother...always spunky and ambitious! may the happy memories somehow help you to have peace. Sincerely, Cal Rossi

maria crowley (pelrine)

February 11, 2016

Teddy I know you will be sorely missed by all of your friends. We have been friends since kindergarten,I am so sad you left this world so early Rest in Peace my old friend!!!

Patrick Quinn

February 11, 2016

I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Teddy. I have many great memories from our childhood in the Garden City neighborhood. We played whatever sport was in season when we were kids. We had a lot of great baseball games at the Faulkner Kindergarten field. Rest in peace Teddy.

Jill Nason

February 11, 2016

My dearest Teddy, R.I.P.,my huggable bear. A great mason and a talented chef. I will never forget the roses for your Mom on Valentines Day. You will be missed by all. XOXO.

Denise Nicholson

February 11, 2016

My condolences to you and your family

Michelle Tedford-Normandie

February 11, 2016

Sorry for your loss . Teddy was a great guy . Lots of highschool memories with him . May he rest in peace and fly with the Angels ❤

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