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WILLIAM P. "BILL" SULLIVAN

1928 - 2021

WILLIAM P. "BILL" SULLIVAN obituary, 1928-2021, Mashpee, MA

BORN

1928

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Mashpee

74 Algonquin Ave (off Route 151)

Mashpee, Massachusetts

WILLIAM SULLIVAN Obituary

SULLIVAN, William P. "Bill" Age 92 of Mashpee, formerly of Cambridge and Belmont, MA passed away peacefully at home on July 26, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Sylvia A. (Stinehart) Sullivan, with whom he shared 60 wonderful years of marriage. Bill was born on August 29, 1928, to the late Patrick Joseph, and Ruth (Donovan) Sullivan. He was raised in Cambridge, MA and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Following his time in the service, Bill began his lifetime career as a Cambridge firefighter, and was dedicated to his position until his retirement. He was an Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus. Bill is survived by his children, Robert Sullivan (Anna), of Adairsville, GA, Paul Sullivan (Mary), of Brockton, MA, Moira Sullivan of Watertown, MA, Mayleen Kelley (Stephen), of N. Chelmsford, MA; Daniel Sullivan (Jana), of Hingham, MA, and Patricia McNulty (Paul), of Powder Springs, GA; his loving companion Linda Agen, of Mashpee, MA; his daughter-in-law MaryAnn Sullivan of Montpelier, VT; his sisters, Patricia West of Hanover, MA, and Barbara Sullivan, of Cambridge, MA; as well as a multitude of grandchildren and great-grandchildren that he was the very Proud Papa of. Bill was preceded in death by his son, William Sullivan, his brother Robert Sullivan, and sister Marilyn Doyon. A visitation will be held at Chapman Funerals and Cremations, 74 Algonquin Ave. (Rte. 151), MASHPEE on Monday, August 2, 2021, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Christ the King Church, 5 Job's Fishing Rd., Mashpee on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Massachusetts National cemetery, in Bourne at 1:15 pm. In lieu of flowers, William's family request memorial donations be made to St. Vincent DePaul at Christ the King Parish Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1800, Mashpee, MA 02649 or online at www.christthekingparish.com/giving-online or to Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation for VNA of Cape Cod, P.O. Box 370, Hyannis, MA 02601 or online at www.support.givetocapecodhealth.org/donate For online guestbook and directions, please visit www.chapmanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 28 to Aug. 1, 2021.

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John Shea

July 29, 2021

Dear Sull and Family:
Please accept our sincere condolences. I pray that God will bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Your father was such a good man. He will be truly missed.
John and Ann Shea

Michelle Plakas-Kaiser

July 29, 2021

RIP

Arlene McNulty

July 29, 2021

Dear Trish, Bob, Paul, Moira, Mayleen and Dan sending prayers and hugs to all. Bill lived a life filled with many fond memories for all who knew and loved him. Sylvia and Bill will welcome him home. RIP Bill.

Michael Sullivan

July 28, 2021

To the Sullivan Family

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

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan

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2

Visitation

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

Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Mashpee

74 Algonquin Ave (off Route 151), Mashpee, MA 02649

Aug

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Christ the King Church

5 Job's Fishing Rd., Mashpee, MA

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Burial

1:15 p.m.

Massachusetts National cemetery

Bourne, MA

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Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Mashpee

74 Algonquin Ave (off Route 151), Mashpee, MA 02649

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