Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana
Feb 23, 1955 – Jan 24, 2021 (Age 65)
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 a Wednesday, 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.
Read MoreOh 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.
Donna Cain
August 28, 2021 | FL | Friend
Gonna miss you my friend
Mo Hughes
February 20, 2021 | Slidell, LA | Friend
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.
Phillip Leitz
January 30, 2021 | Slidell, LA | Friend
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.
Amanda Gainey
January 29, 2021 | LA | Coworker
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.
Lisa Galatas
January 28, 2021 | Slidell, LA | Coworker
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
Tomaszewski Jim & Sandy
January 27, 2021 | Abita Springs, LA | Friend
Dan,
Rest in peace my friend, I will truly miss you. May God watch over your family in this time of need.
Tina
Tina Boe
January 27, 2021 | Slidell, LA | Coworker
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
Donna Peed
January 27, 2021 | Pearl River, LA | Coworker
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!
Paula McDaniel
January 26, 2021 | Franklinton, LA | Coworker
