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Brian Sullivan Obituary
BRIAN M., on August 18, 2004. Age 26. Beloved son of George C. and Maria C. Sullivan (nee Anello), devoted brother of Christopher G., Jen L. and the late Mark A. Sullivan, loving grandson of Charles and Mary Sullivan and the late Russell and Jennie Anello; also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family and friends are invited to Brian's Life Celebration Tues. after 8 A.M. from JOHN F. GIVNISH OF ACADEMY RD., 10975 Academy Rd. and to participate in his Funeral Mass 12 noon in St. Anselm Church. Int. Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Brian's memory preferred to American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Phila., PA 19103. "A Life Celebration Home"
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linda j fersick
August 16, 2024
you are not forgotten Brian, you are in our hearts and always will be. We love you forever. Love, Aunt Lindda
linda j fersick
August 15, 2023
Brian, you are not forgotten, you will always be in our hearts. We love you
linda j fersick
August 15, 2022
Hi sweetie, it's been 18 yrs. since you left us. Not a day goes by when you are not remembered. We love you and wait for the day we will all be together again. Love always, Aunt Lindaxoxoxoxoxoxox
linda j fersick
December 31, 2021
Happy Birthday sweetie, we all miss you and wait for the day when we will all be together. I hope you are with Mark and Marisa and Mike and Grandmom & Grandpop.
We love you always. Aunt Lindaxoxoxoxoxo
linda j fersick
August 15, 2021
Hi Brian, we visited you at the cemetery today. You will always be in our hearts and are not forgotten and never will be. We all love and miss you so much. Give my Marisa a big kiss from me. I love you. Aunt Linda
Jeanine Lucasti
August 15, 2021
I still thinking about to every single day I will never understand why you had to leave so soon , but send some prayers from up
There down here and say hi to my brother for me love you always Jeanine
Jeanine Lucasti
February 5, 2021
Brian , I still miss you so much , there not a day that goes by you don’t cross my mind , missing you a little extra today
linda fersick
November 22, 2020
Brian, I was just reading all the messages from your friends. You had so many and they all loved you. I had a dream about you the other night and you were your usually funny self. I didn't know halloween was your favorite holiday until I read the messages. In my dream you had this giant skeleton and you had the head of it hanging out the car window and we were all laughing. Please take care of my Marisa and Mark. I hope you are with them and grandmom & grandpop. I pray we will all be together again with our Father in heaven.
Kristy Urban (Mckale)
August 15, 2019
Hi bri I got and email to remind to remember you today. I never need a reminder!!! I hope you know you are never forgotten!! You are on my mind often. You, Bill and Cindy are constantly on my mind and hold a special place in my heart. You were a great friend. Miss you!!! Hope you are all up there together.....
Tara Moffo
August 18, 2005
Hi Bri,
So it's a year today.. wow. I've came to the conclusion that things like this will never totally seem real. We never fully heal or have closure .. we just move on with our lives while the hurt lingers deep down in our hearts forever. It sucks basically.
Yesterday was my birthday, you know.. I don't think my birthday will ever be the same after losing you last year at this time, Bri.
But, on a more uplifting note, I miss you very much and I hope that you can hear me when I talk to you at night and know just how much your friendship means to me.. because we're still good friends and you help me out a lot.. every day maybe. And I need you to know how thankful and lucky I am to have a friend like you. And even those period of times when you were here with us and we didn't hang out for a while.. I know you doubted me at times .. but please know that I always loved you like a brother, Brian.. and still do.
Heather
August 12, 2005
Next week is going to be a year. It's strange, it doesn't seem like 12 months have past by although they have. I think of you often and wonder how you are. I wish we could talk and I could give you an update on life, but I'm sure you know all from where you stand. Hey if you can send me a sign so I know you are listening when I'm speaking to you. Miss you much!
Kat Kerr
June 7, 2005
Bri,
I keep having these dreams that I am looking for you but I can never seem to find you then I wake up and realize I am never going to see your face again or have a voicemail from you and it leaves me with a very empty and sad feeling.
What I miss most are those big bear hugs. I don't think you knew how much they meant to me. I could really feel how much you cared.
I do know you are all around us but I just wish things were different. You were an amazing person and my life is forever changed.
Kat
Heather McFaul
April 29, 2005
I know that was you this morning, thank you for being there with me.
Heather McFaul
April 25, 2005
Hi Bri,
So now that I'm back at my parents until I move into my new house, I've been able to make it up the track behind Rush. It's weird being there without you... everytime I get exhausted and can't breathe I think back to when you would encourage me to keep moving and then of course criticize me for not being able to keep up. They redid it and I actually can run a bit longer now, seriously! You probably already know that though...I almost feel like although your not there physically, I can still feel your presence with me.
It's really been difficult lately Bri. I've been wanting to call and talk to you, but your not there to answer. I still have your number in my phone, I can't bear to delete it. Then when Jenny calls my cell it displays your name as calling. It doesn't happen often but when it has it gives me chills. I hope you know how much I miss you and wish you were here today with all of us.
I hope that you can hear my thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you always,
Heather
Tara
March 27, 2005
Happy Easter Bri!
Love & Miss you.
Tara
February 23, 2005
Good Morning Bri,
I just wanted to say thank you this morning for all that you do for me. I know you are looking out for me and I truly believe that you, Mark, Ed, Amy, Tommy, and my grandpop are the reasons why my days suddenly seem brighter when I am down.. why I pass a test at school after I've been so sad for weeks of not passing any.. why my family finally got the house in Florida that they've been dreaming of for so long now.. why I am so blessed to have finally found something I want to do in life.. and why I have this close understanding family and my best friends who love and support me no matter what. Thank you for everything! And I hope you're all listening to my prayers and thank yous every night before I go to sleep. I am so grateful for such great friends in heaven. I feel like I have the best guardian angels ever and trust that I'm exactly where i'm meant to be in life, always. I love you and miss you so much Bri. I'll never forget all the great memories.
JOHN BAIRD
January 22, 2005
bri,
its just not the same anymore with you and mark not around.it was so hard losing mark.he was one of my bestfriends and now you.i'll never forget what i said to you and what you said to me up knights the sunday before this mess happen.i just wanted to say i miss u & mark.
Kat Kerr
January 20, 2005
Bri,
You know it is weird, I come to this site not everyday but about every other day to see if anything new was written and I end up reading every message everytime. I know it is silly but it helps to see everyone misses you as much as me.
You carried me through Tommy's death and I tired to do the same when Mark died. I think that is why we kept in touch. You knew how hard it was and we supported each other. I could always depend on you and I wanted to say thanks. Their is a lot of new stuff going on with me. I guess you know I had my baby. He is awesome and extremely handsome if I do say so myself. I think I got my first grey hair when you broke both your legs but labor pains brought me many more. You should see me I look like an old women.I wouldn't take it back though I love being a mom. I get yelled at because I hug and kiss him all day long.
Anyway, I wish more people would submit photos. It is nice seeing you look so happy but I am lucky because I have all my memories of you. Well I better go to sleep
Love you forever and ever.
Brian's 25th Birthday
January 14, 2005
LINDA FERSICK
December 30, 2004
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETHEART. WE HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN,YOU ARE AND WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND HEARTS FOREVER. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. ALWAYS, AUNT LINDA xxxxxxxoooooo
Tara
December 30, 2004
Happy Birthday Brian!
I love you. Hope you have a nice day.
Tara
November 13, 2004
Hi Bri,
As you know, I'm a very busy woman these days : ) BUT I want you to know that I think about you a lot and pray that you're so happy in this magical place where there's nothing but good. I always wonder what it's like there.. Anyway, I look at your picture on my shelf every night before I go to sleep and I really hope you can hear me when I talk to you. Miss you.
Love you always.. ttyl.
Chae
October 31, 2004
I just wanted to say 'Happy Halloween' to the Sullivan boys. It's the time of year I really think about Mark and now it's a time to think about he both of you. All of this stuff is going on and I wish you could be here to celebrate and be a part of it...We are all growing up and it isn't the same without you guys. We all miss you both so much!
Heather
October 29, 2004
Psst.... Guess what is this Sunday... HALLOWEEN!!! I'm sure you didn't forget and will be celebrating in your own way.Hmm, wonder what your dressing up as? I'm going to a party tomorrow and not sure what to be. Probably just something original, either way I'll be thinking of you.
Happy Halloween Brian
Miss you always!
Vicki Barbera
October 22, 2004
Hey Bri,
I just got instant messenger on my computer at work, and I was looking through my buddies, and there was your screen name. I miss talking to you on the computer, and It really makes me so sad that you are no longer here. It is hard to keep dealing with this, as I am sure it is for everyone, especially your family. You are always going to be in my memories of growing up and hanging with the neighborhood friends. I'll always remember your silly smile and laugh. You will be missed.
Heather
October 15, 2004
Hi Brian,
So Kat told me that HALLOWEEN was your favorite holiday, so I wanted to say "Happy Halloween!". I'm trying to get into the spirit of all the ghost and gobbings... my work kind of went all out with decorations and hopefully next week I'm going to go to the Eastern State Penatentuary. I've been wanting to go there for years so this year I'm going to finally make it happen. Just so you know, everyone seems to be doing okay. There's not a day that goes by that you aren't missed or thought about, but the pain lessens with time. I can only think that your happier now & watching over everybody. Well, I must get back to work... talk to you soon...
Heather
Kat Kerr
September 10, 2004
Bri,
I don’t understand but I know you are better now. I didn't realize how much of an impact you had on my life and who I am today until now. Everything reminds me of you, certain songs, shows, Fahrenheit cologne and even Boston Market. I am who I am today because of you. I will love and miss you always.
Marisa Fersick
September 7, 2004
Hi Brian,
I miss you so much. I think about you everyday and I wish you were still with us right now. I miss you and i'll love you forever.
love Marisa Fersick
Chris Pettine
September 5, 2004
I hope you are at peace now. Especially with Mark. Like so many people have said, you were one of a kind. I miss you both.
Heather McFaul
September 3, 2004
Hi Brian,
I'm sorry I didn't write sooner, but I wasn't really sure what to say... I downloaded some pictures that I thought you might enjoy seeing!! The one that was taken in your room with Tara, Dave, me, and you is one of my favorites!! It takes me back a few years when we all were so close and use to hang out all the time, good times, good people. I really miss those days and wish we had more to celebrate. I have some many things I want to talk to you about, sometimes I lay in bed at night and start talking to you~ praying that you hear me. Your in a better place right now, somewhere you can be happy with Mark and all of our other friends! Please look over all your family & friends down here & give us strength to heal. I will see you again one day, I'll love you forever and never forget you!!
Love Always,
Heather
jeanine lucasti
September 3, 2004
dear brian,
i miss you so much you were my best friend you became apart of me. I can"t wait to see you again one day.i know now even know how much it hurts you are in a better place. you will always be missed you were all around great person. gianna will also miss you to. love jeanine and gianna
Joanne h
September 2, 2004
Bri,
There is so much that i want to say to you.
I remember the first time i ever met you. you tried so hard, "sit next to me, sit here" i was like scared of you,but then i realized thats how you are, and i am the same way. then we just clicked. you were there for me through bill's accident.all those nights bowling at Jillians/ going to knights. giving me advice that i should have listened to.
i named all your fish. then you bought the piranas and they ate my fish. then you yelled at me for putting a lazer light in their eyes, which i thought was only fair. but it was always a little funny battle w/us.
you were there throughout all of the things w/ christopher. the parties, just stopping by, and he still says stuff about you,and it breaks my heart. and it's nothing compaired to what your family is going through. but you impacted SO MANY peoples lives. i know now you know that.
you were always a great person no matter what you were going through. we had our times like everyone else. and some people are very confused, everyone is. was there more for us to do? just please let everyone understand that you are in a better place.
i will ALWAYS MISS you and i know that you are happy now, God is ALL forgiving. tell everyone up there we all said Hi. and please look over everyone we will never forget you.
thanks for the other day..
Sue Pham
August 31, 2004
We will miss you Brian. I hope you
are with Mark and your Grandmom. Watch over your family and friends, help them to get through this hard time. We love you.
Tara
August 30, 2004
Hi Brian,
I miss you so much already. My mind is going crazy thinking about other things I wish I would have done and said to you. Please know that you were always very dear to my heart, even when times got tough. You were like a big brother to me and I love you very much. It's just so sad and the only thing that gives me comfort right now is knowing that you are in a better place, happy in heaven, w God and your brother. Please watch over all your family and friends. Give them strength and keep them safe in this time of suffering.
Love you always, xoxxoxxox
KRISTY GERMAN
August 26, 2004
SULLIVAN,WE WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! LOVE,GERMAN,THOMSON,JACKSON & WARREN.
Margie Buckley
August 25, 2004
To the Sullivan Family... Im so sorry for your loss. Bri, I hope you found peace.
Fran & Jim Litton
August 24, 2004
Dear Maria and George:
Words can not express the deep sorrow that we share with you over the loss of your son Brian. We pray that time and prayer will fill the deep void that his passing has created. Our deepest sympathy to his grand parents Mary and Charles, Our hearts ache for you.
Tracy Culligan
August 24, 2004
Bri,you'll always be in our prayers!
You are loved and be missed!
Mark Mulray
August 23, 2004
There are no words to describe Bri’s genuine character. I consider myself fortunate to have known him. He will be sincerely missed by all those people whose lives he touched.
Bill Hill
August 23, 2004
Bri, You were my best friend and I will miss you forever!!
Benny & Barb Lewandowski
August 23, 2004
We are very sorry for your loss and we are sure you will miss him very much.
Kimberly Pham
August 23, 2004
Please help everyone be strong throughout this,Bri. We Love You! You Will Forever Be Missed!
Chae McNally
August 23, 2004
I am so sorry for the Sullivan family, they've had to face so much. I can't imagine the pain.
Kelly Harris
August 23, 2004
Bri- I just don't understand why. I will miss you so much. Love ya
Kat and Bri
August 23, 2004
Christmas Day 2001
August 23, 2004
Jen's Graduation party
August 23, 2004
Kristy McKale
August 22, 2004
Bri, we love you and you will be missed so much!!!
Stephen Pham
August 21, 2004
I just don't understand why.
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