Brendan Michael Sullivan

Brendan Michael Sullivan obituary, Smithfield, KY

Brendan Michael Sullivan

Brendan Sullivan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 26, 2025.
Brendan Michael Sullivan was born May 11,1999 in Louisville Ky. to Michael and Nancy Sullivan. He left this earth tragically for his eternal home, to be with our God in heaven.

Brendan was a loving, caring, gentle soul with a heart of gold. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, girlfriend Tina and his pets. His second love was gaming with his many good friends that helped him in his complicated and fun times.

Brendan was preceded in death by his father, Michael W. Sullivan, his mother Nancy L. Sullivan. His grandfathers, Michael J. Sullivan and Josiah Blanton. His grandmother Maria Mattia.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; his loving grandmother Catherine E. Sullivan Tolly, stepfather Michael J. Tolly, his mom #2 Deborah A. Sullivan, stepbrother Nicholas E. Santillan, his aunt Cynthia A. Sullivan, Glenda Finney her husband Mike. His loving girlfriend Neptina Madigan and many cousins.

Brendan will be buried in Cave Hill Cemetery beside his father, Michael W. Sullivan and his grandfather Michael J. Sullivan in a private gravesite service.

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