On Sunday, January 24, 2021, the world lost a man with a giving heart and an infectious laugh, and his family is broken-hearted. Daniel "Danny", "Dan", "Mr. Dan", "Coach Dan" O'Sullivan, of Slidell, Louisiana, a retired special education teacher, Pinewood Country Club golfing legend, and fun-loving man filled with an everlasting wanderlust for life, passed to the other side at the age of 65 after a long, and hard-fought battle with cancer. Dan was born in New York, New York on February 23, 1955. He spent his childhood between Philadelphia and Highland Lakes, New Jersey. He hated the cold, and so spent his life baking in the Louisiana sun. He loved boiling crawfish in the rain, floating in the pool, relaxing at the beach, building his backyard jungle, blasting music on car rides, and taking his children and their friends on memorable adventures. Dan was an alum of Malvern Preparatory in Pennsylvania, Loyola University New Orleans, and received his Masters of Education at the University of New Orleans. He began his teaching career at St. Michael's Special School and ended it after a 32-year tenure at Northshore High School as a distinguished special education professional and golf coach. Mr. Dan was loved by all of his students and the faculty at Northshore High School. Dan was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Ward O'Sullivan; his mother, Katherine Lenihan O'Sullivan; and his second wife, Rita Stockstill O'Sullivan. Left to carry Dan's legacy are his wife Robin; his sisters, Kathleen, Annebeth, Maureen; his children Caitlin (Nathan), Maureen (Jacob), Kevin (Zoe), their mother, Deborah O'Sullivan Rotolo, Steven, Lisa (Rob), Amara; and his grandchildren Brooke, Zoe, Finn, Markus, Alexis, and Greyson. In memory of Dan O'Sullivan, the family asks, in lieu of flowers, to please make a charitable donation to STARC of La., Inc., 40201 Hwy. 190 E, Slidell LA 70461 or online at www.STARCLA.org. There will be a Celebration of Life for Dan at a later date in safer times. In the meantime, there will be a virtual Remembrance Ceremony for close friends and family that is being planned. Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 29 to Jan. 31, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel O'Sullivan

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18 Entries

Donna Cain

August 28, 2021

Oh Robin, I am so sorry for your loss. I was just hunting for his number to talk to him about the upcoming storm and I found this. I had no idea but I’m sorry for the loss of such a sweet man. He loved you and his Chloehis grandkids I’m so sorry. He was a beautiful soul.

Mo Hughes

February 20, 2021

Gonna miss you my friend

Phillip Leitz

January 30, 2021

Mr. Dan was one of our favorite people at Pinewood C.C. in the 34 years my father worked there. He was one of the kindest souls. You couldn't find a better person. He will be missed by many.

Amanda Gainey

January 29, 2021

So heart breaking, Mr.Dan took me under his wing when I started at Northshore High. I will always be blessed for knowing him. He was a great friend who always cared about the kids. I will truly miss him.

Lisa Galatas

January 28, 2021

I was blessed to know Dan during my time at northshore high. He truly loved his students and made such a difference in their lives and the lives of those He worked with. His infectious smile always lit up the 400 hall. Peace out Dan. Love Lisa G.

Tomaszewski Jim & Sandy

January 27, 2021

Such a sad loss for his family & friends. We offer our sincerest condolences. We held him in high regard on many levels.
Jim & Sandy Tomaszewski

Tina Boe

January 27, 2021

Dan,
Rest in peace my friend, I will truly miss you. May God watch over your family in this time of need.
Tina

Donna Peed

January 27, 2021

I met Dan @ Northshore High School in 2002 when I was a Para I didn’t work very closely with him and his Para and students but had multiple interaction with him field trip and many conversations with him and he was always kind and sweet and above all funny Dan you be greatly miss Sending many prayers to the family for healing god bless

Paula McDaniel

January 26, 2021

I am sending condolences and prayers for your family. Dan and I worked together at Northshore High School. Not only was he the best Special Education Teacher I have known; he was also a mentor to me. He helped me in many difficult situations! He loved his family so very much! He will always be remembered by so many! I will keep his beautiful family in my prayers! Thank you for sharing your wonderful husband, Father and brother with us!

Colleen Courtenay

January 26, 2021

We have lost one of the good guys. He will be missed.

Barbara Teal

January 26, 2021

Dan will be dearly missed. Prayers sent to the family for their loss.

Susan Madeline

January 26, 2021

I met Dan a short time ago. In those few years I came to know him as a loving father, a kind man who loved to have fun. Dan will be missed by so many. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to Robin, Debbie, Maureen, Kevin, and Caitlin. Love.

Granny Miller

January 26, 2021

I’m a bus driver , I used to take Dan & his students on fried trips ! Great man & friend he will be greatly missed ! Prayers for the family

Joe Watkins

January 25, 2021

One great golfing friend always a pleasure to play with. We will miss you!

Ashlie Braud

January 25, 2021

I’m so sorry to hear this, sending prayers to all the family

Bear Hinckle

January 25, 2021

The definition of just a solid guy nonjudgmental great to be around easy going always up beat always had a kind word and your best interest at heart
RIP

Gwyn Allain

January 25, 2021

I was very sad to hear the news of Dan’s passing. We go way back together as friends. Our children grew up as friends and I was so lucky to have Dan as one of mine. I will remember him always. May his family be at peace and find comfort knowing that Dan touched so many lives. He was a great man.

Charles and Phyllis O’Neill

January 25, 2021

Good friend and neighbor. You will sorely missed. Our deepest sympathy to Robin and his family.

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