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PHILIP SULLIVAN Obituary

SULLIVAN, Philip Of Newton, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the age of 73. Born in Newton to the late Edward and Margaret (Cronin) Sullivan, he was the dear brother of the late Paul, Robert and Edward Sullivan and devoted nephew of the late Mary C. Cronin. He is survived by cousins Martha Stocker of Winchester, Richard Stickney of Malden and Philip Stickney of Rowley, predeceased by cousin Sergeant William J. Stickney of Saugus. Philip grew up in Cambridge and devoted over 40 years to the Cambridge School System as a beloved teacher at the Peabody School. Philip will be remembered as an avid fan of Boston sports particularly the Celtics and Red Sox. He also had a love for anything Irish. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, August 10th at noon in St. Bernard Parish, 1523 Washington St., West Newton. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Philip's memory may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation at www.Parkinson.org Burke & Blackington BurkeFamilyFuneralHomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8, 2021.

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Bob LeBlanc

November 6, 2025

I remember Phil as an old friend from Cambridge . So sorry that I have just learned of his passing. May he rest in peace and his memory be a blessing

Bill Brancucci

September 6, 2024

I had Phil Sullivan for English class at Peabody School in 1976 and 1977; he was my basketball coach as well. He was such a wonderful person, a mentor, fun, caring (even when he poked fun at me). I am so grateful he was and still is a part of my life (in thought) to this very day. I never got to tell him how much he impacted me in a positive way. Thank you Phil

Sarah Block

January 15, 2024

He was my 7th and 8th grade math teacher and gave me a love of both math and computer science that lives with me today. He was one of my best and favorite teachers ever. Peabody class of 1979

Eric Wolf

January 11, 2023

Just saw this news. I remember him as a great coach and teacher at Peabody.

Pamela Baxter

August 14, 2021

I remember him as being a very dedicated n caring teacher to my daughter. RIP Phil

Brian Mahan

August 9, 2021

You were my first "best friend." Russell School. Little League: Lynch-Post vs. Belanger. Cambridge High and Latin. The School Yard. A coke at Archie's, laughing until the foam came out our noses. Charlie's Kitchen. Cronin's. It was yesterday. It is forever. Rest in peace, Phil.

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Michael Sullivan

August 7, 2021

To the Philip´s Family and Friends

Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan

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Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

St. Bernard Parish

1523 Washington St., West Newton, MA

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