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Patrick Sullivan Obituary
SULLIVAN Patrick J. Jr. “Pat” of Somerville January 27, 2015. Beloved husband of Joan (McFarland). Loving father of Patrick J. III and his wife Michelle of Somerville, Michael F. and his wife Amy of Worcester, Dennis H. of Somerville, Sean B. and his wife Brandy of Tewksbury. Brother of Donald Sullivan and his wife Theresa of Tewksbury, Joyce Quinn and her late husband Frank of Stoneham and the late Kevin F. Sullivan. Dear Grandpa of Meaghan and her husband Christopher, Patrick, Sean, Timothy and Phillip and great grandfather of Liam and Ciara. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq) SOMERVILLE, WEDNESDAY morning at 9:00A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Catherine Church, Somerville at 10:00A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours TUESDAY 5:00-8:00P.M. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patrick’s memory to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, 186 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143. Retired Somerville Firefighter after 38 years of service, US Army Veteran, Korean War, Past member of the American Legion Post 19. For more information visit dohertyfuneralservice.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Sullivan
William F Talbot
January 23, 2023
Pat,
I still miss you often especially when I hear the bagpipes played here in The Villages. Rest in peace, my friend.
Bill Talbot
January 23, 2021
I miss you, my dear friend. May you rest in piece.
(Mike, drop me an email, please.)
William Talbot
January 23, 2020
Pat, you were a great guy, friend, and neighbor. I always enjoyed talking to you. Carole and I always looked forward to going across the street to have a wonderful time at the Sullivans. Rest in peace, my friend. I'm sure that you and Joan and Carole are together with Our Lord. Love to all.
February 11, 2015
I first met Pat when he was among the city leaders fighting to protect city services before and after the passage of Proposition 2 1/2. He was a compelling advocate for public safety and for firefighters in particular. And during one of several fires on our street, he brought out a kitten from an upper story. I also remember him and his wife dancing at one of the city inaugurals. He's an inspiration.
Phil and Lynn Staniunas
February 4, 2015
To the Sullivan Family we are so sorry for your loss
John L Sullivan
February 3, 2015
To the Sullivan Family sorry for your loss. Patrick will always be remembered as a kind hearted & talented gentleman. Enjoy the thoughts of all the happier moments spent with him.
John L Sullivan & Family
February 2, 2015
To the Sullivan family,
My condolences to all of you on the loss of your Father and Grandfather.
My children and I always enjoyed hearing the bag pipes when Pat practiced in the back yard. It was time to start dancing!
Being a neighbor to your family was a true pleasure!
Sincerely,
Susan Janeiro
Dorothy Kelly Gay
February 2, 2015
To the Sullivan family,
On behalf of my family please accept my deepest sympathy. Pat was a great neighbor and friend, he spent a lifetime helping others. I have very fond memories of trip I took with him to celebrate the 100th birthday of a nun who came from my village in Ireland, I was Mayor at the time, he came to City Hall and picked me up and off we went to Waltham.. Pat was always kind and compassionate an exceptional Firefighter and a proud citizen of Somerville. He will be truly missed.
Dorothy Kelly Gay.
February 2, 2015
Condolences for the family I am sure this is a great loss. It certainly is for those that knew him.
Vincent DeVellis
Somerville
Gene Brune
February 2, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you Joan and your family. Pat was always a friend, and I had the highest respect for him and what he stood for. He will be missed by many and I know you and your family will have many wonderful memories. Gene Brune
Brian McCarthy
February 1, 2015
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Kathleen McNally
February 1, 2015
To The Sullivan Family,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your father & grandfather. Our deepest condolences to you all.
Kathleen & Stephen McNally
February 1, 2015
Michael, Amy & the Sullivan Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss of your Dad & Husband. Remember that those we love don't go away. They walk beside us everyday! We pray for you that - " Tenderly" time will heal your sorrow, "Gently" friends & family may ease your pain and "Softly" inner peace replaces the heartache and only the warmest memories will remain.
Love , Beth & Lou Eyster
February 1, 2015
Thinking of you all.Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.love from cousin Mary and Family in Liverpool xx
Bob & Marie Buckley
February 1, 2015
Joan and Family
We were so sorry to hear of Pat's passing.
We can only wish you the best in the future. Pat surely will be missed
January 31, 2015
So sorry for your loss, Patrick was a great neighbor and friend. I have fond memories of a day we went to see a very old Nun from my hometown in Ireland she was celebrating her 100th. Birthday at the Convent. He was not only a wonderful firefighter but an exceptional person., he will be missed.
Dorothy Kelly Gay.
Former Mayor City of Somerville.
Barbara Eyster
January 31, 2015
Dear Mike and Amy,
I feel lucky that we had the opportunity to meet your Dad, to see him enjoy your happy wedding and celebrate your joy with him. The luck of his Irish will smile down on us with every rainbow, and we get a lot of rainbows down here in Narragansett Bay.
Love to you both,
Barb and Kurt
Paula & Alice George
January 31, 2015
So sorry for the loss of a great man. Joyce, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Julianne Lee
January 31, 2015
Praying that all the fond and loving memories will get you through this most difficult time.
January 31, 2015
To the Sullivan Family---Heaven now has another angel to watch over us. RIP Pat Sullivan
Joe Mastrangelo
January 31, 2015
Mike my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad. Keep his memories and love in your heart. Rest peacefully Patrick
Bonnie
January 31, 2015
You will always be remembered as *Uncle Buddy* to me .. may you respectfully rest in peace
Tom DelMedico
January 30, 2015
To The Sullivan Family,
It is with a very sad heart that I extend my condolences on the loss of Patty, a true gentle and great guy, I don't remember a day that he wasn't smiling. I first met Patty in 1974 and have known him since and have met all in his immediate family and brother Kevin. My Heart, Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.
Geoff Richelew
January 30, 2015
Mike - very sorry to hear of your father's passing. He served his nation and the community well. Best wishes.
Joan & Hank Rajchel
January 30, 2015
Joan and Family - please accept our deepest sympathy on your great loss. Pat will be missed by all. May memories and time help to heal you.
Annette Evans
January 30, 2015
To Mike, Amy & The Sullivan Family,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your dad, Pat. May you always hold wonderful memories of his life with you. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
karin chaves
January 30, 2015
Dear Sean, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely, Karin Anderson-Chaves
(formerly McKenna Ins.)
Ed O'Callaghan Jr
January 30, 2015
To the Sullivan Family,
On behalf of my family, I would like to express my sympathy for your loss. An Irish gentleman with a love for his family and all things Irish. His love and passion for all things Irish have carried down to his children and grandchildren evidenced by their musical abilities. Pat was one of the first people to welcome me into the Kevin Barry Irish American Pipe Band. His enjoyment and ability to play his bagpipes was infectious. He will be missed but that smile will live on. May your memories warm you and bring you comfort.
Nancy, Caitlin, Christopher and Ed O'Callaghan Jr.
Bill Talbot
January 30, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Pat Sullivan. He was a wonderful person and my friend. My condolences to Joan, their sons, and all of the Sullivan families. You are in my prayers, Pat.
January 29, 2015
So sorry to hear of paddy's passing , keeping you in our prayers. Dee and Charlie Breen
Joanne Barton
January 29, 2015
Dear Cousin Joan and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll always remember Cousin Buddy as kind, gentle, happy and loving. He always gave so much of himself to everyone and oh, how he loved His family. Days will be dimmer as His smile no longer helps the Sun, but Heaven is now more brilliant. I am sincerely with much love,
Greg Leposa
January 29, 2015
I'm so sorry for your families loss. He raised a great family who I'm happy to have called friends.
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