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PAUL O'SULLIVAN Obituary

O'SULLIVAN, Paul Lawrence Of Milton, passed away at his home on February 5th at age 84. Paul was born and raised in Boston. He was the son of Timothy F. and Mary (O'Toole) O'Sullivan, and his much loved stepmother, Mary (Matthes) O'Sullivan. Paul leaves his beloved wife of 61 years, Margaret (Mooney) O'Sullivan, his cherished daughter, Dianne Montefusco of Cohasset, and his adored grandchildren, Matthew and Emma Montefusco. Paul was predeceased by his sons, Paul Jr. and Mark, and his brothers Francis, Timothy and George. He is survived by his sister-in-law Catherine O'Sullivan of Natick, nieces Terry Hoey, Holly Boyle, Tracy Coughlin, Kara O'Sullivan, and nephews Kevin and Christopher O'Sullivan. Paul was a proud graduate of Boston Latin School, Class of 1952. He attended Boston College, Class of 1956, and Naval OCS Newport, RI. He took pride in his Naval Service and retired as Cdr. USNR. In 1962, he started his career at IBM selling typewriters and enjoyed 35 years in sales, instructing at sales training school in Dallas, and marketing management. Paul will be remembered for his quick wit and wonderful sense of humor. His memory and spirit will live on with everyone who knew and loved him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, Saturday, February 9th at 11:30am. Family and friends invited. Visiting Hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Friday 8th from 4-7pm. Burial will follow at Milton Cemetery. Those who wish may donate in Paul's memory to Norwell VNA and Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell 02061, or to Friends of the Milton Council on Aging, 10 Walnut St., Milton 02186.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2019.

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Gerry Giblin

January 31, 2021

Still miss best friend........recalling the many good memories helps a lot....love to Peg and Diane

February 9, 2019

I will always cherish the wonderful memories we all shared.

He will be missed.

God bless you and help you during this difficult time.

Love,

Cecilia Bethoney

Jenn Drain

February 8, 2019

i am so sorry to hear of Mr. O'Sullivan's passing. He was a wonderful man and I remember his terrific smile! Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Fondly, Jenn (Kelley) Drain

February 7, 2019

Dear Peg:

Our deepest sympathy. He was a great guy and the four of us had many good times and have wonderful memories.
You and Diane and Mattie and Emma remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Dick & Marie

Matthew E. Montefusco

February 7, 2019

Mr. O (as I called him) was a wonderfully kind and loving Grandfather to Matty and Emma.It was my pleasure to have known and spent time with him. He will be missed.

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

Saint Elizabeth Church

350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, MA

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Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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