William-Sullivan-Obituary

Rev. William J. Sullivan

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Rev. William J. Sullivan, 88, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his residence at St. Anne's Retirement Community in Columbia, PA. He was born in Mount Carmel, PA and was the son of the late William Henry and Julia Antoinette (Burke) Sullivan. He graduated from Our Lady of...

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Father Sullivan was a awesome priest, when I went to school there Mrs Guthrie was my kindergarten teacher and my first grade teacher was sister Maureen. He did my first holy confirmation and communion. Many many years ago I am 46 now. You sure will be missed Father Sullivan. One of the things I remember is he used make sounds of a rabbit in his hand.

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Uncle Billy. May warm, wonderful memories bring you Peace and Comfort at this time. He was a wonderful man and a joy to be around. I am so thankful I got to lunch with him on his visits to Alabama. He will be greatly missed.

What a very special priest and dear friend! He will be so missed by many. I loved his stories and shred his Irish heritage. His compassion and love were showered on all he met. Surely he is dancing with the angels in heaven!

Father Bill was a great man and a wonderful friend. We were fairly close when he was stationed in e-town. Through the years he was always close to our family. There are so many great memories from our visits together. My heart is truly broken yet glad he is at peace now. United with his parents and other family members.

Father Bill was my Godfather and Surrogate Uncle. I loved to hear him play the piano. He didn't read music, but he played by ear. We were married By Father Bill at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Bucks County. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis' Your God Child, Carol Loved the early years when he visited the...