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BRIAN SULLIVAN Obituary

SULLIVAN, Brian P. Age 40, of Kingston, formerly of Arlington, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. He was born in Somerville and was a 1995 graduate of Assumption College. Brian was an accomplished automobile dealer with Sullivan Brothers Auto Mall in Kingston. He was also an avid sports fan. Brian was the beloved and loving husband to Lisa A. (Quirk) Sullivan; loving son of Mary (Devereaux) Sullivan of North Falmouth & the late Quinlan J. Sullivan, Jr.; devoted brother of Julie McIsaac of East Falmouth, Quinlan J. Sullivan III of Kingston and John L. Sullivan of Duxbury; dear son-in-law of Janis & Thomas Quirk of Canton; dear brother-in-law of Michelle Lesiak & her husband Andrew of West Roxbury and loving uncle to Casey, Andrew, Jack, Brendan, Shane, Conor, Caitlin, Quinlan, Holly, Logan, Haley and Thomas. Visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main Street, (Route 106), KINGSTON, on Thursday, March 7, 2013, from 4:00-8:00 PM. Funeral services at Saint Joseph's Church, 272 Main Street, (Route 106), Kingston, on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Interment services will follow at Blue Hill Cemetery, 700 West Street, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Brian's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. For directions and online condolences, please visit www.shepherdfuneralhome.com Shepherd Funeral Home 781 585-4453

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2013.

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John Haas

April 2, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry about your loss.
John and Christine Haas, Kingston

Jason Touhey

March 12, 2013

He was a good man... he will be missed.

Linda and Bryan Woodhouse

March 12, 2013

Dearest Lisa and Family,
Bryan and myself are devasted and share deepest sympathy for the sad loss of your beloved Brian.Our caring, heartfelt thoughts and love surround you, next to the momumental support of your caring friends and loving family. Lisa, we are extremely sad and sorry beyond what any words can convey. And we pray, wish and hope you will find strength through those who love and care about you, ever so much and through Brian's precious love, which surrounds you in spirit, for all the days of your life. May overflowing compassion help to comfort you. In addition, we extend sympathy to Brian's family, most especially towards the loss of a much loved son and brother.It was and always will be an honor to have performed the marriage ceremony for Lisa and Brian, a dear couple, ever so much in love. We are deeply sorry for the tragic loss of Brian. One of the happiest days my husband Bryan experienced, was enjoying the football game as Brian's guest. Brian was a giving, generous young man and so many corners of this world will never be the same- without him.
Sincerely, Bryan and Linda Woodhouse

Erin Heywood-Funder

March 12, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your whole family.

Mark Hoch

March 9, 2013

It was a privilege and an honor to work with Brian and the Sullivan family for so many years. Brian was a man of great character and a great sense of humor. We all lost a real genuine model of what great looks like.

Richard Appleton

March 8, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy to the Sullivan family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May Brian rest in peace.

Kristin Devine

March 8, 2013

My deepest heartfelt sympathies to the Sullivan family. Brian was an amazing person whom I was lucky enough to get to know by working with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.

Sheila Reid

March 8, 2013

To John Quin and Mrs. Sullivan

So sorry for your loss. I can't tell you in person, as I am in Florida.

Andrea Flynn

March 8, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the entire Sullivan Family. Brian was such a genuine person whom I will always remember. His laugh and wit made so many smile. I consider it a privilege to have known him and spent some wonderful years with him at Assumption. Love and prayers,

Will Forsythe

March 7, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sorry for your loss. I went to college with Brian. He was a great person.

March 7, 2013

Please accept our sincerest condolences. Dexter and I both remember Brian as such a wonderful friend to all. He always had a smile on his face which in turn made everyone around him feel special. We are so sorry for your loss.
Tracey and Dexter Johnson
Assumption Class of 95

GEORGE CAVICCHI

March 7, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

March 7, 2013

Quin and Sue, we are so very sorry for your loss. May the memories you have of Brian help you to get through this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Elise and Frank Lally

Rob & Judy Iodice

March 7, 2013

To the Sullivan Family, My deepest sympathy to your family on such a tragic loss. I have alot of great memories of Brian when I worked with him. Such a great guy. He will be missed. Rob Iodice

Donna (Bernardo) Vaudo

March 7, 2013

To my dear friend Julie and her mom Mary as well as the entire Sullivan family:
My heart is full of such sorrow for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you try to find the strength to grieve at this time. When I first met Julie, Brian was just a child and I have since heard of the fine man he had become. Taken from us much to soon. Rest in peace Brian.

David Lofstrom

March 7, 2013

I've gotten to know Brian as a neighbor the past few years - I found him to be a great guy and stand up businessman. I'm devastated to learn of his passing and my heart goes out to his family and friends. He will be missed.

Obey Family

March 7, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Geri Petrillo

March 7, 2013

Thoughts of you Mary, Julie, Quin and John during this difficult time..So many wonderful memories of Brian and your family..there is another angel watching over you now..
With Love, The Petrillo family

Kris (Brown) Pelczarski

March 7, 2013

I was fortunate enough to spend time with Brian throughout high school at AC and made many great memories with him at Assumption. He was an amazing guy. My prayers go out to his wife and family. He will be greatly missed.

American Heart Association

March 7, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Kristen Ciarcia

March 6, 2013

Brians smile will always be remembered.... AC 95

March 6, 2013

So sorry to his wife and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jennifer (Swan) Tassone

March 6, 2013

My condolences to the Sullivan family. It's been many, many years since I have seen Brian, but he was a childhood friend from St. Agnes school and I have fond memories of him as being a sweet, kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Lisa Mahoney

March 6, 2013

I have great memories of Sully back during our St. Agnes & AC days and all I can say is "He was the best!" My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife & family.

March 6, 2013

I also attended Assumption with Brian and want to offer my deepest sympathy to his wife and family. He was such a wonderful man and so much fun to know. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Stacey Christie

March 6, 2013

Brian was such a pleasure to know. In our carefree days of Assumption , I will always remember Brian as a gentleman and fun-loving person. My heart is heavy for his wife and family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May he rest in peace.

Phil Panos

March 6, 2013

My sincere condolences to the entire Sullivan family.

Janice Hodges

March 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Sullivan family. Brian was a wonderful man, and he will be greatly missed.

March 6, 2013

When we think of Brian we see a young man with a ready smile on his face, always friendly, and always courteous. You left us far too soon, Brian. Our deepest condolences to Lisa and the entire Sullivan family.
Joe and Carole Carroll

Rosemary Kelly

March 6, 2013

John, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

March 6, 2013

I cannot find the words to express how sorry to hear of the loss of Brian to your family. He was one of a kind. May he rest in peace.
My condolences to the Sullivan family
~Wayne McLaughlin , Buzzards Bay Ma

Anne Dedecko

March 6, 2013

Mary, I am so very sorry for the loss of your son, Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.

Chard Hogan

March 6, 2013

All our thoughts and prayers from California. We send our love. Chard, Maura, Seamus and Sean

Kathy MacLellan

March 5, 2013

To my Mary and her wonderful Family. My heart is breaking for your loss. May all the many wonderful memories of your many family get togethers and remembering Brians wonderful Smile give you the strength to carry on. You are all in my prayers and heart.
With Deepest Sympathy
Kathy and Richard MacLellan

Lisa & Larry Mahoney

March 5, 2013

Our hearts are broken. Brian you were a good friend and loved by all. We are going to miss you dearly. You will be in our hearts forever. Our love, thoughts and prayers to everyone.

Kelly Delnickas

March 5, 2013

I attended Assumption College with Brian and remember him as being a friend to all. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

John Lombardi

March 5, 2013

Sully you always put a smile on my face, rest in peace!! My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Sullivan family

Nadeen (Serra) Moretti

March 5, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Sullivan family. Brian, you will forever be missed especially by your Assumption family. I will always keep you in my prayers.

Melanie (Amaral) Gendreau

March 5, 2013

My sympathies and prayers to Brian's family.
Assumption College classmate ('95)

Maryellen Mc Carthy Blanchard

March 5, 2013

My heart is breaking today for Brian's wife Lisa and all of the Sullivan family. I remember Brian as a little boy who always seemed happy and was so loved by all of you. Praying that the love and closeness of your wonderful family comforts you through this very difficult time.

Jennifer Cebrian (Pinto)

March 5, 2013

Brian was a great guy and will be missed by his Assumption family. My condolences to the entire family.

Vikki Piacentini

March 5, 2013

I had the privilege of being friends with Brian at Assumption College. He had a big smile and big heart and I will miss him. I am so sorry for your loss.

Holly Hall

March 5, 2013

Prayer and Sympathy to the family of Brian Sullivan. R.I.P. Brian - May the Lord grant you eternal peace and happiness.

David Bellando

March 5, 2013

Words cannot express our feelings to the Sullivan Family. You are very special to our Family and we have very fond memories of the great Husband, Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend , and Coworker Brian was. His smile and laugh would light the room. He will be sorely missed and dearly remembered. Find strength in your Family and many Friends to get through this difficult time.
The Bellando Family

Dawn (Gratto) Holloway

March 5, 2013

With a heavy heart, my thoughts and prayers are with Brian and his family at this very difficult time. I will always remember Brian from my Assumption days as a sweet and gentle man... Rest in peace.

Matty & Gretchen Sullivan

March 5, 2013

Our thoughts and prayer go out to the entire Sullivan family. Brian was such an incredible person. We are so sorry for your for your loss.
Matty & Gretchen Sullivan

Maura Loving

March 5, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to Brian's family. He will forever be remembered for always smiling.....
Assumption College classmate 1995

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