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Timothy F. O'Sullivan

Albrightsville, Pennsylvania

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A Caring Negotiator
Tim O'Sullivan remembers going to his father's office at the Bronx Zoo one night as a child and discovering that his father knew the night janitor's entire family by their first names. When the son expressed amazement, his father said, "Here at the zoo, we have tremendous scientific minds, but what good would they be if they were buried up to their necks in wastepaper?"

His father, Timothy F. O'Sullivan, who was 68, worked as a personnel manager, then as an administrator and specialist in labor relations at the Wildlife Conservation Society. His success as a negotiator, his children believe, stemmed from his ability to make everyone he encountered feel like the only person on the planet and from an unshakable respect for working folks.

He was 6-feet-7 and had stood eye-to-eye with an elephant. He loved military history, jokes and Geraldine, his wife of 43 years, whom he met at a St. Patrick's Day firemen's dance in the Bronx. After he retired and moved to the Poconos ‹ "just me and my girl," he would say ‹ he worked as a consultant to the Cultural Institutions Retirement System, commuting one day every six to eight weeks to the trade center.

"What did somebody say to me?" Mr. O'Sullivan's daughter, Denise, said recently, alluding to where her father would be headed next. " 'There's nobody better to lead the other 5,000 in ‹ to negotiate their way in.' "

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Mr. O. I think of you often but particularly on this date. My emotions are conflicted. On the one hand is anger. Intense anger. On the other is the fond memory of you and how grateful I am for having experienced your kindness and compassion, knowing that was your nature and experienced by many, many others. I know which emotion you would encourage, but the former is so hard to ignore. I struggle to make sense of it all and why God would take you from us on that day, in that way. I finally...

Mr. O. I remember you often but particularly on this day and St. Patrick’s Day. I have never forgotten, nor will I ever forget, your compassion, wisdom, reasoning and generous nature. You continue to be an inspiration to me and I am both fortunate and grateful for having had the opportunity to benefit from your guidance and friendship. Thank you, Sir.

I remember Tim during my work years at Otis Elevator Company in Yonkers, NY. in the Personnel Department. I admired him so much, and we stayed in touch years after I left. I miss him a lot!

Mr.O, while I often smile when thinking and speaking of you, my emotions tend to get the best of me on this day. I am so fortunate for having had the opportunity to know you and benefit from your kindness and wisdom. There is no doubt that God continues to hold you in the palm of His hand. Thank you for being you, a one of a kind fine Irish gentleman.

I entered a longer salute to Mr. O just a moment ago here, but I have to say I read the 70 plus notes here and am heart- touched to say warm Hug n hello to Denise Sh now Denise F and also Donna. We know what Denise said- about Mr. O being the best boss in our funny little office in the Admin Bldg. Peace to all. * I miss n love my time there, beside you, Denise. Life goes on, but we had real touching times of growth there together. I even wish well to MaryA. Hope life has been kind to...

I know what a big angel Mr. O was just walking around us in the Zoo in normal days. What an amazing, smiling, king, forgiving, energy bundle of an Irishman with a twinkle in the eye. I feel like I think of him every few days always, even 20 years on. Hi Denise, if that is you on this message board, Denise of Personnel and also Denise the loving daughter of Mr. O. I knew I was in the presence of greatness back in the zoo days. He earned the titles, "Saint and angel" on 9/11. Peace to...

Always in my prayers, Donna

Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time of year. I remember my days working in the Bronx Zoo HR Dept. fondly. Your kindness and laughter will always be remembered. You were, and always will be my favorite boss. Rest In Peace, sir.

I think of you often but particularly today. The positive influence that you had on me is profound. I am a better person for having had the opportunity to meet you and benefit from your sound counsel. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. May God bless you and your family.