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Robert "Bob" Sullivan passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, March 25, 2013.
Bob was born in San Francisco in 1936 and graduated from St. Ignatius College Preparatory School. He performed his undergraduate studies at University of San Francisco (where he was valedictorian) and then studied law at Boalt Hall, University of California, Berkeley.
Bob went on to serve in the intelligence branch of the United States Army (1961-63). During the Cuban Missile Crisis, he was assigned to carry the plans for the invasion of Cuba to the U.S. forces being assembled in Florida in the event that the crisis was not resolved.
Bob was a leading partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP for over 40 years, having spent his entire legal career with the firm. He joined the firm as an associate in 1963 and was elected to the partnership in 1971. He retired in 2011. While achieving his professional success he raised two children as a single father. He was also an avid downhill skier.
Upon his retirement Bob and his wife Lynn acquired a second home in Paris and enjoyed extensive travels abroad.
In addition to his wife Lynn, Bob is survived by his daughter Teresa; sons, Andrew and Edward; grandchildren, Moses Zachary Springer and Leonardo & Flora Sullivan.
Memorial service pending
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Lynn
March 26, 2023
Hard to believe it has been ten years. I still miss him. I often think of how he would love the life I have built since his passing shattered my old one. I think of him every day.
April 12, 2013
Dear Lynn, so very sorry to hear of Bob's
unexpected passing.....my thoughts and
prayers are with you in this difficult
time.....
cousin Judy Sullivan
April 7, 2013
I went to high school with Bob and knew Maureen well too. I think I baptized Andrew. I would love to go to his memorial. My phone is 415-422-5302 and e-mail is [email protected]. John Coleman S.J.
April 7, 2013
Bob was a good friend and knowlegable on a variety of subjects. He will be missed.
Mike Reardon, Harpers Ferry West Virginia
Dan McNab
April 4, 2013
Bob, you were a great cousin to my mother Jean McNab she cherished the events you both attended. One of my father Don McNabs highlites in life was the 49er Superbowl in Detroit with you.
God Bless
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