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Patrick J. "Pat" Sullivan

somerville, Massachusetts

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January 27, 2015
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somerville, Massachusetts

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Sullivan, Patrick J. Jr. ?Pat?--79, A lifelong resident of Somerville died on January 27, 2015.

Pat was the beloved husband of Joan (McFarland) and the loving father of Patrick J., III and his wife Michelle of Somerville, Michael F. and his wife Amy of Worcester, Dennis H. of Somerville, Sean B. and his wife Brandy of Tewksbury. He was the brother of Donald Sullivan and his wife Theresa of Tewksbury, Joyce Quinn and her late husband Frank of Stoneham and the late Kevin F. Sullivan. Pat was also the dear Grandpa of Meaghan and her husband Christopher, Patrick, Sean, Timothy and Phillip and the great-grandfather of Liam and Ciara. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The funeral procession will be held from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) in Somerville on Wednesday morning, February 4, 2015, at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Catherine of Genoa Church in Somerville at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 3, from 5-8 p.m. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

Prior to his retirement, Patrick was a Somerville Firefighter for 38 years. He was a US Army Veteran, Korean War, and a past member of the American Legion Post 19.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patrick?s memory to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, 186 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143.

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Pat, I still miss you often especially when I hear the bagpipes played here in The Villages. Rest in peace, my friend.

I miss you, my dear friend. May you rest in piece.

(Mike, drop me an email, please.)

Pat, you were a great guy, friend, and neighbor. I always enjoyed talking to you. Carole and I always looked forward to going across the street to have a wonderful time at the Sullivans. Rest in peace, my friend. I'm sure that you and Joan and Carole are together with Our Lord. Love to all.

I first met Pat when he was among the city leaders fighting to protect city services before and after the passage of Proposition 2 1/2. He was a compelling advocate for public safety and for firefighters in particular. And during one of several fires on our street, he brought out a kitten from an upper story. I also remember him and his wife dancing at one of the city inaugurals. He's an inspiration.

To the Sullivan Family we are so sorry for your loss

To the Sullivan Family sorry for your loss. Patrick will always be remembered as a kind hearted & talented gentleman. Enjoy the thoughts of all the happier moments spent with him.
John L Sullivan & Family

To the Sullivan family,

My condolences to all of you on the loss of your Father and Grandfather.
My children and I always enjoyed hearing the bag pipes when Pat practiced in the back yard. It was time to start dancing!
Being a neighbor to your family was a true pleasure!

Sincerely,
Susan Janeiro

To the Sullivan family,
On behalf of my family please accept my deepest sympathy. Pat was a great neighbor and friend, he spent a lifetime helping others. I have very fond memories of trip I took with him to celebrate the 100th birthday of a nun who came from my village in Ireland, I was Mayor at the time, he came to City Hall and picked me up and off we went to Waltham.. Pat was always kind and compassionate an exceptional Firefighter and a proud citizen of Somerville. He will be...

Condolences for the family I am sure this is a great loss. It certainly is for those that knew him.

Vincent DeVellis
Somerville